The Great Lawn

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Black Brigade Monument is the first piece of public art commissioned in Smale Riverfront Park. The monument pays tribute to the little-known Black Brigade, a group of African-American men who volunteered to construct barricades to defend Cincinnati from Confederate attack during the Civil War. The monument consists of bronze statues, plaques, interpretive signs, and carved stones, and is integrated into the park's landscape design. The monument was created by a team of artists, including sculptors John Hebenstreit and Carolyn Manto, writer Tyrone Williams, and graphic designer Erik Brown. The artists worked collaboratively to bring the story of the Black Brigade to life, with each artist having specific assignments. The monument honors the bravery and sacrifice of the men of the Black Brigade and serves as a permanent reminder of their valiant service.Generated from the website