Haitian Monument

J H

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

It's a wonderful site

Craig Louman

4 out of 5 stars★★★★☆

It’s a very interesting piece of history

Marquese Dillinger

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Loved this tribute to American history. I like art that provokes thought and stimulates new ideas

lowcountrycyber

4 out of 5 stars★★★★☆

This is the Savannah Haitian Monument in Franklin Square, one of the most important and often overlooked Revolutionary War memorials in the city. One of Savannah’s most fascinating historical monuments. This memorial honors the Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue, a regiment of free men of African descent from what is now Haiti who fought alongside American and French forces during the Siege of Savannah in 1779. Many visitors walk right past this monument without realizing they are looking at a piece of both American and Haitian history. The sculpture is beautifully detailed, and the inscriptions tell the story of a group of soldiers whose contributions to the Revolutionary War were largely overlooked for generations. It is worth taking a few minutes to stop, read the monument, and reflect on the diverse people who helped shape the nation’s founding. A powerful and educational stop in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District. A cool historical detail is that more than 500 free Black volunteers from Saint-Domingue (modern Haiti) participated in the failed attempt to retake Savannah from the British in 1779. Many historians view their service here as an important link between the American Revolution and the later Haitian Revolution. The monument was dedicated in 2007 and is one of the few major U.S. memorials recognizing their role in the Revolutionary War. Minus one star for occasional downtown chaos.

Sagine Ferrus

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Was in awe of seeing it