The Record of the Procession and of the Exercises at the Dedication of the Monument presents a vivid record of Pembroke’s 1889 dedication ceremony, tying a town’s memory to its monuments.
This work assembles the procession, speakers, and the inscriptions that memorialize soldiers and sailors who served to preserve the Union.
The book describes the monument itself—its white bronze material, a tall statue, and panels bearing names, dates, and dedications. It also recounts who attended, how guests arrived, and the order of events on a day when the community paused to honor service and sacrifice. You’ll find details of the funding, deposits, and the civic voices that shaped the monument’s creation.
What you will experience
- A concrete portrait of the monument: size, design, inscriptions, and the imagery that represents the service branches.
- An account of the guest list, processions, and ceremonial sequence from arrival to dedication.
- Excerpts and context that illuminate the town’s memory of the Civil War era and its ongoing civic pride.
- Notes on how the community financed and preserved this public memorial for future generations.
Ideal for readers of local history, Civil War memory, and 19th‑century commemorations.