Shaw Memorial

The Shaw Memorial is a famous sculpture located in Boston, dedicated to Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the African American soldiers of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the first all-Black units in the Civil War. Created by artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens and unveiled in 1897, the memorial depicts Shaw leading his troops, emphasizing themes of bravery and sacrifice. It serves as a powerful reminder of the struggle for equality and the roles that Black soldiers played in American history, symbolizing courage in the face of adversity and the fight for freedom.