Industrial Cleveland (Historic Footage) Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2020-11-14 | You might not know it by looking at the city today, but Cleveland was once a powerhouse when it came to industry and commerce. The need for commodities like steel, fuel, and clothing demanded by the Civil War led to heavy industrialization from the 1860’s through the 1930’s. This video shows the height of Cleveland’s industry in the late 30’s and early 40's. Immigrants flooded the city in search of work, fortunes were made, buildings were built, and the nation was strengthened by Cleveland’s industrial might. Companies like Standard Oil, Sherwin Williams, Republic Steel, and General Electric developed in and were shaped by the city. However, much of this progress began to unravel with the onset of the Great Depression in 1929. During the wartime years, Cleveland would once again help to insure the victory of the United States (as it did during the Civil War) with supplies and innovation flowing from the city. However, Cleveland’s economic woes would only continue with the deindustrialization of the late 20th Century. By the 1980’s blue-collar work made up only about 1/3 of Cleveland’s job market. Today, little remains of that smoky time of production and expansion. Nevertheless, it was the legacy of the Civil War that shaped what would become the Cleveland, Ohio we know today. Video From the National ArchivesVarious Library Stock ShotsMusic: Snowfall (Intro) by Kai Engel[Fade Added] (CC BY-NC 4.0)https://freemusicarchive.org/.../Kai_Engel_-_Chapter_One...creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0Sources:https://case.edu/ech/articles/i/industry
September 11, 2001 Remembrance Ceremony Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2025-09-12 | Join us at 11:30 am on the Monument's Northwest steps for our formal ceremony with keynote speaker Rear Admiral USCG (Ret.) Michael Parks, current CEO of the American Red Cross Nothern Ohio Region.
2025 September 11 Remembrance Ceremony Part 1 Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2025-09-11 | In this first ceremony of the day we mark the significant moments of the September 11, 2021 terrorist attacks. The main ceremony will be conducted on the Northwest steps of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument beginning at 11:30am. Northeast Ohio Victims1. William Moskal, 50, of Brecksville, Ohio2. Kathleen "Kit" Faragher, 33, grew up in Russell Township3. Joseph Heller, 37, grew up and lived in Rocky River4. Peter E. Mardikan, 29, in-laws live in Parma 5. Christina Ryook, 25, grew up in Westlake6. Debbie Medwig, 46, formerly of North Olmsted7. Susan Getzendanner, 58, grew up in Shaker Heights8. John Hart, 38, lived in Cuyahoga Falls and worked in Cleveland9. George Spencer III, 50, grew up in Shaker Heights10. Todd Weaver, 30, grew up in North Canton11. Terrance Michael Lynch, 49, grew up in Youngstown12. Lt. Col. David Scales, 44, lived in Cleveland and Berea13. Wendy R. Faulkner, of Mason, Ohio
2025 Traditional Decoration Day (Memorial Day) Ceremony Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2025-05-31 | This is the 130th year the Monument is celebrating Decoration Day. Keynote speaker Captain J. Roche.
Ep 7 Podcast Gene Schmiel on Cox and McClellan Relationship Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2025-04-02 | In this installment of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Podcast Executive Director Greg Palumbo welcomes Author and Historian Gene Schmiel as they speculate on the fraught relationship between Generals JD Cox and George B. McClellan as the two are depicted on the Monument Room's western bas-relief.
Ep. 6 - President Lincoln Interview Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2025-01-03 | In this installment of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Podcast Executive Director Greg Palumbo has a conversation President Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Mel Maurer of the Cleveland Civil War Roundtable. The interview is conducted from the perspective of Lincoln at the end of the war just days before his impending assassination.
Veterans Day Ceremony at Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2024-11-11 | This is the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, an over 130 year old Civil War Monument dedicated to the memory of the more than 9,000 names of Veterans from Cuyahoga County who served in the American Civil War.
Veterans Day Ceremony at Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2024-11-11 | This is the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, an over 130 year old Civil War Monument dedicated to the memory of the more than 9,000 names of Veterans from Cuyahoga County who served in the American Civil War.
Veterans Day Ceremony at Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2024-11-11 | This is the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, an over 130 year old Civil War Monument dedicated to the memory of the more than 9,000 names of Veterans from Cuyahoga County who served in the American Civil War.
Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument Veterans Day Ceremony Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2024-09-10 | Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, November 11th at 11:00am EST.
Ep 5 Caretaker Krista Castillo on Thomas Nasts Santa Clause Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2023-12-22 | In this installment of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Podcast Executive Director Greg Palumbo has a conversation with Caretaker Krista Castillo about the career and legacy of cartoonist Thomas Nast, particularly the lasting mark he would make on the American depiction of Santa Clause.
Special Episode - Thomas Modly, Former Acting Secretary of the Navy Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2023-11-09 | In this special installment of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Podcast Commission President Richard Prasse has a conversation with the Honorable Thomas B. Modly, former Acting Secretary of the Navy and author of Vectors: Heroes, Villains, & Heartbreak on the Bridge of the U.S. Navy.Find Vectors: Heroes, Villains, and Heartbreak on the Bridge of the U.S. Navy at Amazon.com https://a.co/d/07qRMBx
Ep 4 Hon. W. F. B. Vodrey on Ohios Wartime Governors Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2023-08-09 | In this installment of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Podcast Executive Director Greg Palumbo has a conversation with the Honorable William F. B. Vodrey, former President and longtime member of the Cleveland Civil War Roundtable. They discuss the Ohio wartime Governors honored in the Monument statuary. They discuss the rise and fall of these three men, Dennison, Tod, and Brough, and their contributions to the ultimate victory of the Union during the Civil War.
2023 Memorial Day Ceremony Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2023-05-30 | Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Memorial Day ServiceMay 30, 2023I. WELCOME – GREG PALUMBO, Executive Director Cuyahoga County S & S MonumentII. MUSICAL SELECTION - “NATIONAL ANTHEM” III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- GREG PALUMBOII. INVOCATION – REVEREND CHAPLAIN WILLIE SPRINGERUS Army, Veteran, City of Berea Veterans Outreach CoordinatorIV. GENERAL LOGAN’S “GENERAL ORDER NO.11”ANTHONY BUTARA – Caretaker, S & S MonumentV. KEYNOTE ADDRESS SERGEANT FIRST CLASS GARY REZABEK United States Army, Paratrooper, Medic, and Nurse - RetiredNational President of the 82nd Airborne Wounded Warrior FundVI. PRESENTATION OF WREATHSVII. POETRY SELECTION - “THE VACANT CHAIR”Warren Doyle, Senior Caretaker, S & S MonumentVIII. CONCLUDING REMARKS - TED PRASSE, President Cuyahoga County S & S Monument Commission IX. BENEDICTION – REV. CHAPLAIN WILLIE SPRINGERX. TAPS – WARREN DOYLE
Ep. 3 - Mel Maurer on Abraham Lincoln Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2023-02-17 | In this installment of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Podcast Executive Director Greg Palumbo has a conversation with Mel Maurer of the Cleveland Civil War Roundtable about President Abraham Lincoln, whom he portrays from time-to-time. We conclude this episode with a dramatic reading of the Gettysburg Address by Mr. Maurer.
Ep. 2 Ted Prasse on Presidents and JD Cox Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2022-09-22 | In this installment of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Podcast Executive Director Greg Palumbo has a conversation with Ted Prasse, President of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Commission. They discuss the U. S. Presidents that are honored in the Monument statuary and one man who was connected to several of those Presidents, former Secretary of the Interior under President Grant and Governor of Ohio, J.D. Cox. General Cox is shown in the western Monument panel along with James A. Garfield and Rutherford B. Hayes.
2022 Memorial Day Ceremony Live Stream Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2022-06-01 | CUYAHOGA COUNTY SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ MONUMENTMAY 30, 2022I. WELCOME – GREG PALUMBO, Executive Director Cuyahoga County S & S MonumentII. MUSICAL SELECTION - “NATIONAL ANTHEM” III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- GREG PALUMBOII. INVOCATION – MAJOR CHRISTOPHER ZURAWSKI, US Army, Veterans of Foreign Wars State ChaplainIV. GENERAL LOGAN’S “GENERAL ORDER NO.11”TIM DALEY - Former Executive Director Cuyahoga County S & S MonumentV. KEYNOTE ADDRESS REAR ADMIRAL DURET S. SMITH, M.D.Medical Corps, United States Navy, RetiredVI. PRESENTATION OF WREATHSVII. POEM - “THE VACANT CHAIR” Recited by SHANE DOYLE, Sr. CaretakerCuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument StaffVIII. CONCLUDING REMARKS - TED PRASSE, President Cuyahoga County S & S Monument Commission IX. BENEDICTION – MAJOR CHRISTOPHER ZURAWSKI X. TAPS - JOHN YOUNG - Buglers Across AmericaXI. THANK YOU’S AND DISMISSAL
Ep. 1 - Shane Doyle on The Roll of Honor Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2021-11-11 | In our pilot podcast for the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, host and Executive Director, Greg Palumbo, discusses the Roll of Honor and its relationship to the names etched on the walls of the Monument's Memorial Room with guest and Caretaker of the Monument, Shane Doyle.The Monument is open for tours daily 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, with seasonal closures on Sundays and Mondays through the winter months. Visit www.SoldersandSailors.com for more information.
A Blossoming Monument | The 127 Year History of our Flower Displays Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2021-06-23 | Since 1894, our annual flower displays have splashed brightly colored flowers across the Southeast quadrant of Public Square. Watch this short video and learn about the history and symbolism of the different designs.
Traditional Memorial Day Observance 2021 Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2021-05-31 | This ceremony was live-streamed on May 30th, 2021 at the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Each year, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument conducts a ceremony in accordance with General John A. Logan's General Order No. 11 of the Grand Army of the Republic (1868). It was also the final day of the of Tim Daley's tenure as executive director of the monument. We extend our sincere congratulations to Tim as he begins his retirement after more than 12 years of service to the monument and to the community.A sincere thank you to Steve and Lisa Ball for allowing us permission to use their recording of A Vacant Chair.
Executive Director Tim Daleys Farewell Message Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2021-05-27 | After more than 12 years of service as executive director of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Tim Daley is retiring from his position and passing on the torch that he has dutifully carried since 2008. We from the monument hope you will join us in wishing him well in his future endeavors.Tim wrote, "A leader is only successful if those whom he leads support such a vision as well. All that we have been able to accomplish is a direct result of our faithful staff and dedicated volunteers."In light of this, Tim would like to express his gratitude to the following organizations and individuals:Cleveland Municipal Court‘s – Veterans Treatment DocketThe Cleveland PlayhouseThe Cleveland Public LibraryCourt Community ServiceDestination ClevelandDowntown Cleveland AllianceFederal Reserve Bank’s Money MuseumGroup Plan CommissionInstitutions of Higher learning – Such as CSU, CWRU, JCU, and Ursuline CollageThe James A Garfield National Historic Site – LawnfieldJames A Garfield SUVCWLouise Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterNortheast Ohio Intermuseum CouncilNumerous Masonic Organizations from all branches of the fraternityNumerous Reenactment Units – Such as the 8th OVI & 29th OVI, Co. G Living History AssocThe Ohio Commadray – MOLLUSThe Ohio Department - Ladies of the GAROhio Local History AllianceThe Old Stone ChurchResearchers – Such as Paul LaRue, Lauren Pacini , Bill Stark, and Jerry YoungThe various branches of the US Military"And countless others who have assisted us throughout my tenure as Executive Director.This small expression of gratitude for your support of the Monument and its mission, in my opinion, fails to truly express the high esteem that I hold for each of them and you.""In closing, I thank you, and our Community, for allowing me the opportunity to serve as the steward of this wonderful Victorian Jewel which stands in the heart of Cleveland. I will cherish these memories for the rest of my life."
The Finest Civil War Monument | The Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2021-05-09 | Since 1894, the Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument has honored the more than 9,000 individuals from the county who served in the American Civil War. Our charge is to keep alive for each generation the memory of those who served in order to preserve the Union.Facebook: facebook.com/MonumentCLETwitter: twitter.com/MonumentCLEWebsite: http://www.soldiersandsailors.com Narration: Richard T. PrassePresidentC. Ellen ConnallyVice PresidentTim DaleyExecutive DirectorVideo By:Tommaso SolomonMusic: Standing Up! By Borrtexfreemusicarchive.org/music/Borrtex/Standing_Up/Borrtex_-_Standing_Up(CC BY-NC 4.0)[Volume Changes Added]creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Freemasons at the Battle of Fort Sumter Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2021-04-12 | On April 12th, 1861, the Battle of Fort Sumter began near Charleston, SC. This is largely known as the battle that started the American Civil War. What is often not known, however, is that the opposing commanders on that day were both Freemasons. Executive Director of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Tim Daley, discusses how their mutual membership in the ancient fraternal organization led to a unique show of respect during the calamitous battle.Narration by Tim DaleyVideo By Tommaso Solomon
The Last Fugitive Slave Trial | Sara Lucy Bagby Johnson Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2021-04-03 | In the late months of 1860, a young woman from Virginia escaped slavery while her master was away. By aid of the underground railroad, she made her way to the free state of Ohio and to the northern city of Cleveland where she secured a job as a domestic servant.Though in a free state and in a city rife with abolitionists, the girl’s freedom was far from secure. After being tracked down and apprehended, she was charged under the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act. This was what many credit to be the last fugitive slave trial to occur before the onset of the American Civil War. Video and Narration by:Tommaso SolomonWith Assistance from Tim Daley, Executive DirectorImage Sources:Cleveland Public LibraryThe Library of CongressNew York Public LibraryInternet ArchiveInformation Partially Adapted from the Annals of the Early Settlers Association of Cuyahoga County, Volume V, No. 1 (p. 31-33).Music:The Blossom (PON III)By Kai Engelfreemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Chapter_Two__Mild/Kai_Engel_-_Chapter_Two_-_Mild_-_08_The_Blossom_PON_III(CC BY-NC 4.0)creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0[Looped, Levels Changed]
A Journey Through Clevelands Public Square in 1908 Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2021-03-31 | Cleveland's Public Square in 1908 was the bustling center of the Forest City. The post-Civil War boom lead to massive economic development in and around downtown Cleveland. The new federal post office and customs house (now known as the Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse) is seen under construction to the left. Crowds gather in front of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and around the circular pond where nearby pavilions shelter people from the elements as they wait for the streetcar to arrive. This panorama comes from Cleveland Public Library. The photographer is unknown.
Passover in the Field | Joseph A. Joel and the Passover of 1862 Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2021-03-27 | In the Spring of 1862, a group of Jewish soldiers from Ohio endeavored to observe Passover while serving as part of the Union Army in the forests of West Virginia. With permission from their commanding officer, lieutenant colonel Rutherford B. Hayes, they gathered the requisite supplies and undertook what would be a unique observance of one of the most important holidays in Judaism. Video and Narration by:Tommaso SolomonWith Assistance from Tim Daley, Executive DirectorImage Sources:The Library of CongressWikimedia CommonsSpecial Thanks to the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums for Providing the Image of Joseph A. JoelMusic:The Bright Morning StarBy Borrtexfreemusicarchive.org/music/Borrtex/The_Bright_Morning_Star/01_The_Bright_Morning_Star_1(CC BY-NC 4.0)creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Governor John Brough | Monument Minute | Ohio Civil War History Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2021-03-19 | John Brough was the third of Ohio's three wartime governors. Born in Marietta and orphaned at a young age, Brough built himself into a towering political figure. After starting the Cincinnati Enquirer, Brough entered politics, eventually rising to the position of governor of the State of Ohio. His leadership during the latter portion of the war earned him a life-size bronze depiction on the Beginning of the War in Ohio panel inside the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. This video is part of our Monument Minute Series.Video By Tommaso SolomonWith Assistance from Tim Daley, Executive DirectorImage Sources:The Library of CongressOhio University Libraries Digital Archival CollectionThe Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital LibraryWikimedia CommonsMonument Staff
The Creation of the United States Colored Troops | Ohio History Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2021-02-22 | When war broke out between the North and the South, African-American men were barred from bearing arms as members of the Union Army despite the need for troops. Through the intrepid action of numerous individuals around the country and in Cleveland specifically, great progress was made in rectifying this injustice. Once allowed to serve, African-Americans played a crucial role in helping to bring about the Union victory. According to Abraham Lincoln himself, “without the military help of the black freedmen, the war against the south could not have been won.”Credits:Video and Narration:Tommaso SolomonWith Assistance From:Timothy M. Daley, Executive Director Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ MonumentMusic:Rejecting the SirensBy Kai Engel(CC BY-NC 4.0)[Edits: Volume Changes, Repeated]freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Written_in_Ink/Kai_Engel_-_Written_in_Ink_-_09_Rejecting_the_Sirenscreativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0Images/Content:The Library of CongressCleveland Public LibraryThe Huntington LibraryWikimedia CommonsThe National ArchivesThe Smithsonian InstitutionNational Museum of African American History and CultureAnacostia Community Museum ArchivesMonument Staff
Presidents Day Virtual Ceremony 2021 Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2021-02-17 | Every year, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument celebrates and honors President's Day. As this year marks the beginning of the 160th anniversary of the onset of the Civil War, this year is particularly significant. Incidentally, it is also the day that Lincoln first visited Cleveland in 1861 during his journey to Washington for his inauguration.
Governor David Tod | Monument Minute | Civil War History Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2021-02-13 | Highly praised by Abraham Lincoln, governor David Tod led Ohio through some of the most tumultuous years of the Civil War. Responsible for instituting a draft in order to raise troops as well as for shoring up Ohio’s Southern border against Confederate attack, Tod was regarded as a forceful and energetic leader.This is part of our Monument Minute Series. Video by Tommaso SolomonWith Assistance from Tim Daley, Executive Director
Governor William Dennison Jr. | Monument Minute | Civil War History Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2021-01-23 | William Dennison Jr. led the Buckeye State during the first year of the Civil War. An ardent abolitionist and dedicated public servant, Dennison’s efforts made Ohio a crucial state in the Union’s efforts to prevail over the rebelling South.
Ted Prasse on Levi Scofield and Honoring Their Memory Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2020-12-19 | Ted Prasse, president of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Commission, discusses his thoughts on the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Levi T. Scofield, and the new book Honoring Their Memory: Levi T. Scofield, Cleveland's Monumental Architect and Sculptor. Pick up your copy of the book with a Wendell August Forge Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Ornament for the special price of $49.95 at: http://artographypress.com
Women of Cleveland and the Civil War | Soldiers Aid Society and Northern Ohio Sanitary Commission Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2020-12-14 | As thousands of soldiers began to leave on trains bound for battle, the women of Cleveland set to doing their part to help support the Union victory. Their intrepid work both at home as well as near the battle front earned them a life-size panel inside the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. Credits:Video and Narration:Tommaso SolomonWith Assistance fromTim Daley, Executive DirectorImages: Library of CongressMonument StaffCleveland Public LibraryGoogle/University of CaliforniaTim Daley CollectionMusic: Silence by Kai Engelfreemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/The_Scope/Kai_Engel_-_The_Scope_-_04_Silence[Fade Added, Reverb Added at End] (CC BY-NC 4.0)creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Lauren Pacini Discusses His Book Honoring Their Memory Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2020-12-10 | Lauren Pacini, author of Honoring Their Memory: Levi T. Scofield, Cleveland's Monumental Architect and Sculptor, discusses why he wrote the book, his thoughts on the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, and how he connected personally with the stories of Civil War veterans. Pick up your copy of the book with a Wendell August Forge Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Ornament for the special price of $49.95 at: http://artographypress.com
Virtual Veterans Day Observance [Livestream] Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2020-11-11 | Our speaker was Lieutenant Colonel Philip E. Rutledge II, USAF, MSC (Ret). This was broadcast on November 11th, 2020 at 11:00 A.M.
The Life and Death of James A. Garfield: One of Ohio’s Greatest Sons Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2020-09-29 | James A. Garfield is often remembered largely for his tragic assassination. However, the path that would ultimately lead to this conclusion was far from obvious. From his humble origins in Orange Township, to his Civil War career, to his meteoric rise to the presidency, to his funeral on Cleveland’s Public Square, there is a lot more behind the “man from Mentor” than is commonly known. Video and Narration:Tommaso SolomonWith Assistance From:Timothy M. Daley, Executive Director Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ MonumentMusic:SeekerBy Kai EngelFree Music Archive: Kai Engel - Seeker(CC BY 4.0)Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0[Volume Changes, Fade, & Reverb Added]—In Memoriam: Garfield’s Funeral March (1881) By John Philip SousaPerformed By the United States Marine BandIn Memoriam (President Garfield's Funeral March)Images:The Library of CongressCleveland Public LibraryNew York Public LibraryNational Parks ServiceWikimedia CommonsThe Cleveland LeaderThe Cleveland Plain DealerMonument Staff
The Tragic Death of William McKinley and the 1901 G.A.R. National Encampment Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2020-09-14 | In September of 1901, Cleveland was on the threshold of a new era. 36 years after the conclusion of the Civil War, the Forest City was given the honor of hosting the 35th National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Civil War veteran, former Ohio governor, and current president of the United States William McKinley was scheduled to speak at the Encampment. However, tragic events in Buffalo, New York would not only shatter these plans, but would impact the entire nation.Credits:Video and Narration:Tommaso SolomonWith Assistance From:Timothy M. Daley, Executive Director Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ MonumentImages:The Library of CongressThe National ArchivesCleveland Public LibraryWikimedia CommonsThe Cleveland LeaderThe Cleveland Plain DealerMusic:periculumBy Kai Engel(CC BY 4.0)[Fade Added]freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Caeli/Kai_Engel_-_caeli_-_09_periculum_1089creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Nearer My God to Thee (1921)Performer: Ernestine Schumann-HeinkWriter: Sarah F. Adams; Lowell MasonDigitized By the Kahle/Austin Foundationarchive.org/details/78_nearer-my-god-to-thee_ernestine-schumann-heink-sarah-f-adams-lowell-mason_gbia0196459b/_78_nearer-my-god-to-thee_ernestine-schumann-heink-sarah-f-adams-lowell-mason_gbia0196459b_02_2.3_CT_EQ.flac
Virtual Tour of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Cleveland, Ohio Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2020-09-12 | The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument has stood tall over Cleveland's Public Square since 1894. Passersby are often taken aback by the splendid bronze statuaries and soaring bronze shaft. However, the exterior is only part of what makes up the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. This video takes you on a tour of the splendid interior of one of the largest and most unique Civil War monuments in the country. Video and Narration by Tommaso Solomon, Monument InternWith Assistance from Tim Daley, Executive Director
Restoration Efforts Following May 30th Unrest Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2020-08-23 | Following the May 30th civil unrest, we received a great deal of support and concern from all of you regarding the status of the monument. This video details the efforts that have been undertaken to restore the monument to its original state.
Juneteenth: An Interpretation of the Emancipation Panel and Ohio’s Role in Ending Slavery Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2020-06-19 | In continuing our annual observance of Juneteenth, Judge C. Ellen Connally, Vice President of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Commission, presented her analysis of the Emancipation Panel and Ohio’s role in ending slavery in the United States.Video By Tommaso Solomon
Traditional Memorial Ceremony Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2020-05-30 | At the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, we have long continued to observe Traditional Memorial Day on May 30th as was originally designated by Commander and Chief of the G.A.R., John A. Logan in General Order No. 11. Because of the ongoing public health crisis facing our nation, we have decided to conduct our traditional ceremony virtually.
Spring at the Monument Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2020-05-29 | Each year, the Monument’s staff plants more than 15,000 flowers in the beds surrounding the structure. These include red and white begonia, Blue mink ageratum, marigolds, and dusty miller. The displays have been a tradition since the Monument’s dedication in 1894. They have traditionally been designed to honor the corps badges used by soldiers during the Civil War. Corps badges were brightly colored emblems of varying shape used to identify different corps of the military quickly during battle. Since the redesign of Public Square in 2016, the display has come to honor other Civil War imagery including an anchor and a G.A.R. badge.
What is Memorial Day? Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2020-05-24 | Each year, Americans have the opportunity to reflect on the hundreds of thousands of their fellow citizens who, throughout the years, have given their lives in service to the nation. However, many are no longer aware of the meaning or purpose behind the observance. Memorial Day is a richly nuanced tradition. With its roots in the Civil War, it has evolved much over the years. Credits:Video and Narration:Tommaso SolomonWith Assistance From:Timothy M. Daley, Executive DirectorRichard T. Prasse, Monument Commission PresidentMusic:Music:Mist and CloudsBy Kai Engel(CC BY-NC 4.0)[Fade Added]creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_EngelImages:Library of CongressNational ArchivesCleveland Public Library
Lincolns Funeral in Cleveland Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2020-04-29 | Abraham Lincoln visited Cleveland, Ohio only twice: once in life and once in death. This is the story of the latter. Following his tragic assassination at Ford’s Theater, the nation was thrust into a period of grief and confusion. The president’s body was conveyed back to his home at Springfield, Illinois following the same route he travelled four years earlier on the way to Washington D.C. to be inaugurated. The funeral train was stopped at major cities to allow the local populations to grieve for their deceased leader in person. Among the largest of these funerals was held in Cleveland on April 28th, 1865. Information adapted largely from Lincoln Memorial by William Turner Coggeshall (1865). Credits:Video and Narration:Tommaso SolomonWith Assistance From:Timothy M. Daley, Executive DirectorMusic:Crying Earth [to 2:00, volume fade added]andCurtains are Always Drawn [to 2:41, volume fade added]By Kai Engel(CC BY-NC 4.0)creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_EngelImages:Library of CongressCleveland Public Library
The End of the Civil War Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2020-04-17 | Following his victory against George McClellan in the 1864 presidential election, Abraham Lincoln once again found himself leading a divided country. However, the division this time was not only between North and South, but also whether the Union should treat the rebel states with leniency or with vengeance upon the conclusion of the conflict. Learn how the panel inside the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument portrays this disagreement and how the magnanimous nature of Abraham Lincoln shaped not only the end of the war, but also the course of history. Credits:Video and Narration:Tommaso SolomonWith Assistance From:Timothy M. Daley, Executive DirectorMusic:FloretBy Kai Engel(CC BY-NC 4.0)creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0[Volume changed, track slightly shortened]Images:Library of CongressNational ArchivesWikiCommonsCleveland Public LibraryAudio recording of “The Second Inaugural Address Of President Abraham Lincoln, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1865” Read by Rick Kistner. From the Lit2Go collection used by special permission of the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, fcit.usf.edu.https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/132/presidential-addresses-and-messages/5161/the-second-inaugural-address-of-president-abraham-lincoln-washington-dc-march-4-1865/
The Beginning of the Civil War in Ohio Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2020-04-02 | Ohio played an integral role in the Civil War. From its governors, to its generals, to its individual soldiers and sailors, the victory of the Union was only secured because of the efforts of those from the Buckeye State. Learn about the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument's incredible panel depicting Ohio's role in the war.Music: Thunderstorm (Pon VIII) by Kai Engel (CC BY-NC 4.0)freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Chapter_Four__Fall/Kai_Engel_-_Chapter_Four_-_Fall_-_03_Thunderstorm_Pon_VIIIcreativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Cleveland Public Library Exhibit Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2019-09-11 | The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument has installed a new temporary exhibit at the Main Branch of the Cleveland Public Library in the Special Collections department. Stop by and learn about the history of the Monument! The exhibit will be up until early December!
125 Anniversary Ceremony Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2019-07-05 | On July 4th, 2019, the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument marked its 125th year dutifully commemorating the 9,000 individuals from Cuyahoga County who bravely served in the American Civil War. The Pipes and Drums of the Cleveland Police provided musical selections prior to the ceremony and Cleveland Police Officer Heather Bruner sung the National Anthem. The ceremony’s keynote address was delivered by Major General John C. Harris, Jr., Adjutant General of the Ohio Army National Guard.
125th Anniversary Celebration Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors Monument 2019-07-04 | On July 4th, 2019, the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument will mark its 125th year dutifully commemorating the 9,000 individuals from Cuyahoga County who bravely served in the American Civil War. Please join us at noon for a celebration of this momentous milestone. The event is free and open to the public. The Pipes and Drums of the Cleveland Police will provide musical selections prior to the ceremony and Cleveland Police Officer Heather Bruner will sing the National Anthem. The ceremony’s keynote address will be delivered by Major General John C. Harris, Jr., Adjutant General of the Ohio Army National Guard.
