Explore the making and meaning of Hanover’s Soldiers’ and Sailors Monument, and the 1878 dedication day that honored local heroes.
This nonfiction account gathers the story of how a community framed its memory of the Civil War and earlier conflicts, detailing the monument’s design, funding, and the ceremonies that brought residents together. It presents the people, the plans, and the lasting sense of civic pride surrounding the project.
- Learn how the monument was designed, built, and placed in Hanover Centre.
- Discover the role of local committees, the town’s funding, and the fair that helped raise money.
- Read about the dedication day, the speeches, the letters, and the sequence of events.
- See how the project connects Hanover’s past to national history and veteran memory.
Ideal for readers of local history, civic memory, and Civil War era monuments alike.