Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial
Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial
Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial
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Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
Visit this historic and ritzy Boston neighborhood to soak up its classic New England charm as you stroll down cobblestoned, gas-lamp lined streets. Bring your walking shoes, camera, and select a nice day to wander through the hilly neighborhood and check out its exclusive addresses. Louisburg Square, Mt. Vernon street, Chestnut street and the extremely narrow and widely photographed Acorn street make a nice walking path. Make sure to meander down Charles street to poke into boutiques and antique shops, cafes, and restaurants on this quaint shopping street. Don’t forget to catch a glimpse up close of the State House with its beautiful and iconic dome.
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- Park St • 2 min walk
- Downtown Crossing • 5 min walk
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Grover R
Pensacola, FL22,266 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
This is a Freedom Trail mini sight directly across from the Massachusetts State House with the gold dome. If you have seen the movie "Glory", this is a memorial to the men, African American, and their command officer Robert Gould Shaw who were killed in the Civil War. The regiment is one of the earliest African American Regiments of the Civil War and most decorated units fighting in several battles. Again, it is an interesting side visit especially if you have seen the movie.
Written September 15, 2024
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Marlene G
Yakima, Washington, Usa24 contributions
May 2021
I welt by this the first time walking around the pork, the next time was on the Duck got to see the whole piture then, went by it again was able to read part of the backing of this, sad that I did not get to see the whole thing all at once, but city was working on it, but the part I did see was amazing, so much history on one memorial , and the nice thing about it even if you did not know anything about this part in the civil war the memorial explains a lot to you.
Written May 27, 2021
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MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI1,087 contributions
Jul 2021
Such an honor to see this Memorial once again! Having just been renovated, it is looking clean and shiny! Just standing in front of it, remembering Col. Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts regiment of African American solders and their heroic actions to take Fort Wagner, we were moved to see this beautiful Augustus Saint-Gaudens bronze memorial.
Written July 28, 2021
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kappy26
Boston, MA1,092 contributions
May 2021
This bronze Plaque was just renovated and will be celebrated on Memorial Day weekend 2021. It has already been uncovered and is very impressive. A long wait be well worth visiting.
Written May 28, 2021
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ColinPK
Los Angeles, CA270 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
Whether you are a fan of the movie Glory, a Civil War buff, into African-American history, or exploring the Freedom Trail; do not miss this monument. It's along the edge of the Commons across from the state house. Look at both the front and back sides of the monument. The trolley tours stop here as well; and the T is two blocks away.
Written July 30, 2019
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misopiso88
Seattle, WA24,967 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
Robert Gould Shaw was an American soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Born into a prominent abolitionist family, he accepted command of the first all-black regiment in the Northeast and encouraged the men to refuse their pay until it was equal to the white troops' wage. The Memorial to Robert Gould Shaw is a bronze relief sculpture depicting Col. Shaw and the 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, marching down Beacon Street on May 28, 1863. It was unveiled May 31, 1897.
Written December 21, 2018
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PBPG
Yorkshire, UK8,453 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Robert Gould shaw and the 54th regiment memorial is a fabulous memorial set opposite the State House at the top of Boston Common. Very disappointed I could not see it properly as people were using the base as a sitting area
Written September 29, 2024
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christopherbO9687MP
Acton, MA730 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
The Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial a fine memorial plaque that in front of the State House & next to Boston Common. If you're interested in American Civil War history (or saw the movie "Glory"), you'll find this interesting and worth a quick visit.
Written November 8, 2023
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TravelingBum10
United States6,308 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Great memorial. This memorial is located in Boston Commons park. It’s at the beginning of the freedom trail. It’s pretty large
Written August 28, 2023
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Lee L
Valhalla, NY2,155 contributions
Oct 2022
This is the second stop on the Freedom Trail. This is the monument to the 54th Massachusetts which fought at Fort Wagner and was in the movie Glory.
Written December 4, 2022
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