Irish Famine Memorial

kendal@unc.edu — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 18:32:35 +0000

Description:

The Irish Famine Memorial is a collection of two statues that depict a family suffering from the Great Famine in Ireland, and another prosperous family who migrated to the U.S.

LocationMem:

Boston, MA 02108

Institution:

Boston Redevelopment Authority

Official/Unofficial:

Official

Group Acknowledged:

Irish immigrants

Historical Subject:

This statue commemorates the 150 year anniversary since the height of the Great Famine. The Great Famine led to a great migration of Irish people to the U.S.

Physical Aspects:

The memorial depicts two groups. The first is a family that appears ragged and starving, having suffered from the Irish Potato Famine. The second group is prosperous and well-fed, having found prosperity after moving to the United States.

Date of Dedication:

June 1998

Place Location:

Files:

Themes:

immigration

famine

memorial

Irish

Trail of Tears Memorial

maryae@unc.edu — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 20:56:45 +0000

Description:

The Trail of Tears Memorial was built by Larry Baggett to memorialize the plight of the Cherokee Nation’s forced march and relocation from the southeastern United States to Indian Territory in Oklahoma. Most of the concrete work is encrusted with local stone. Mr. Baggett studied Indian culture, astrology and numerology, and told visitors he created the monument to memorialize the plight of Native Americans, to whoms' ghosts he could speak with.

LocationMem:

Jerome, Missouri Heading west on I-44, exit 172 (Jerome). Turn immediately north, then right at the T-intersection at Hwy D toward Jerome. The Trail of Tears Memorial is a few hundred yards on the left.

Institution:

Larry Baggett

Official/Unofficial:

Unofficial

Group Acknowledged:

Native Americans forced to relocate

Historical Subject:

The Native Americans forced to relocate, specifically during Andrew Jackson's presidency, and those before/after

Physical Aspects:

The entrance to the site is marked by a stone archway. The site itself consists of concrete figures: a seated man, wishing well, man with water pouring from his mouth, and white buffalo. It also has a number of rock gardens. The memorial has began to deteriorate after Baggett's death in 2003, but has since been bought and reopened to the public

Place Location:

Files:

Themes:

Migration Memorials - memorial

Irish Famine Memorial

Trail of Tears Memorial