South Carolina to erect first African American monument, honoring Civil War hero Robert Smalls.

South Carolina will erect a monument on State House grounds to honor Civil War hero Robert Smalls, the first monument dedicated to an individual African American. Smalls, born into slavery, became a key figure in South Carolina's history by escaping slavery, serving in the Union Army, and later holding positions in the South Carolina House of Representatives, Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives. The monument, funded entirely by donations, is set to be completed by 2028 and aims to celebrate Smalls' fight for freedom and his contributions to the state's history.

August 29, 2024
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