Signers’ Memorial in Washington, D.C.

On a little island within Constitution Gardens in Washington, D.C., stands a memorial to the 56 original signers of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Organized by their representative states, each engraved signature has printed below it the signer’s name, occupation, and hometown. Designed and sculpted by Joseph Brown, the memorial was authorized by Congress in 1978 and dedicated on July 4, 1984. Celebrating one of history’s most rebellious documents in one of D.C’s most tranquil outdoor settings creates a moving juxtaposition well worth the visit.

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Signers’ Memorial in Washington, D.C.

On a little island within Constitution Gardens in Washington, D.C., stands a memorial to the 56 original signers of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Organized by their representative states, each engraved signature has printed below it the signer’s name, occupation, and hometown.

Designed and sculpted by Joseph Brown, the memorial was authorized by Congress in 1978 and dedicated on July 4, 1984.

Celebrating one of history’s most rebellious documents in one of D.C’s most tranquil outdoor settings creates a moving juxtaposition well worth the visit.