A detailed look at the dedication of a Civil War era memorial
Discover the story behind the John A. Andrew Monument Association and its mission to honor a revered Civil War governor with a statue in Hingham. This volume collects the actions, plans, and speeches that brought the monument to life.
This edition presents the organizational history, the constitution and officers of the association, the building process, and the formal dedication events. It also includes correspondence with the Hingham Cemetery Corporation and notes on how the statue was designed, placed, and preserved for future generations.
- Founding and organization of the John A. Andrew Monument Association
- The building and funding process, including committee roles and plans
- Dedicatory ceremonies, speeches, and the statue’s presentation
- Related correspondence and arrangements for care and preservation
Ideal for readers of local history, Civil War memory, and 19th-century monument projects seeking context on how a community commemorates a public figure.