Civil War Memorial, Boston

Martin Milmore, renowned for crafting some of the most imposing Civil War monuments in Massachusetts, left his indelible mark with this striking statue grouping. The sculpture features a soldier and a sailor, both being crowned with laurel wreaths by a female figure personifying "Liberty". It proudly resides in Boston's Winthrop Square, also known as the Charlestown training field, historically used for training by the Minutemen during the American Revolution. Today, the square is enveloped by a picturesque park that you can't miss while on your way to or from Bunker Hill along the Freedom Trail.

The monument's dedication in 1872 was marked by grand celebrations, occurring on "Bunker Hill Day", the anniversary of the Revolutionary War battle. The morning saw bands performing concerts in the town's three main squares, while boat races unfolded on the Charles River. Richard Frothingham, a historian, former mayor of Charlestown, and state legislature representative, delivered the dedication oration. His speech, notably devoid of contemporary political rhetoric, instead delved into historical themes, drawing connections between the causes that Charlestown's men had championed in both the Revolution and the recent Civil War, with a particular emphasis on the principles of republican government.