The Spirit of Freedom
The artist Ed Dwight discussing the plans of for the memorial of Denmark Vesey
to be erected in Hampton Park.
to be erected in Hampton Park.
The planned Vesey monument has been in the works since 1996, with Charleston County Councilman Henry Darby leading the effort.
In 2000, the city of Charleston donated $25,000 and the land, and in 2007, County Council agreed to give $40,000.
Darby said there's still about $300,000 to be raised.
The "Denmark Vesey: Spirit of Freedom Monument" has been designed to feature a bronze statue of Vesey and the other two members in the uprising, Peter Poyas and Jack "Gullah Jack" Purcell.
In 2000, the city of Charleston donated $25,000 and the land, and in 2007, County Council agreed to give $40,000.
Darby said there's still about $300,000 to be raised.
The "Denmark Vesey: Spirit of Freedom Monument" has been designed to feature a bronze statue of Vesey and the other two members in the uprising, Peter Poyas and Jack "Gullah Jack" Purcell.
The Vesey House
56 Bull Street, Charleston, South Carolina
Not the actual house lived in by Denmark Vesey, but a memorial erected in honor of Vesey. Donations are accepted to continue to educate and to carry on the legacy of Denmark Vesey.
Not the actual house lived in by Denmark Vesey, but a memorial erected in honor of Vesey. Donations are accepted to continue to educate and to carry on the legacy of Denmark Vesey.