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The class of '21 from Michigan's Hillsdale College is actually seeking to restore, rather than tear down, the Civil War monument on their campus in Hillsdale, Michigan. They have a tough road ahead of them in today's "cancel culture" environment and they could use our help. These college students are trying to reach their donation goal of $25,000 by July 1st, 2021, in an effort to restore and preserve their Civil War monument which was dedicated to the more than 500 men from their college who all volunteered to serve in the war. The 1895 statue was designed and sculpted by the famous American sculptor, Lorado Zadoc Taft of Illinois. As some may already know, it was Lorado Taft who created the Fourth Michigan Infantry's monument which is located in "The Wheatfield" at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The monument there was created and then dedicated less than a decade earlier. Taft's work is well regarded in the Art community and many of his works are very well known.
If you can, please take a moment to visit the college's site for this courageous preservation effort and let's consider how we, as historians, can assist these students in preserving our history. Here's a link to the site: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/HillsdaleCollege/2021-senior-class-gift#updates
Thanks.
If you can, please take a moment to visit the college's site for this courageous preservation effort and let's consider how we, as historians, can assist these students in preserving our history. Here's a link to the site: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/HillsdaleCollege/2021-senior-class-gift#updates
Thanks.