The nine men we honor span more than a century, from the Civil War to Vietnam. They were Black and white; Army, Navy, and Marine Corps; born enslaved and born to privilege. What they shared is what the Medal recognizes: courage above and beyond the call of duty, and love for the one standing next to them. They were ordinary people who did the extraordinary.
A few of the nine are remembered around the city with a bridge, a plaque, or a scholarship. No place in Richmond honors them together. We are working toward a memorial in downtown Richmond that gathers all nine in one place, where every Richmonder can stand and say: these were ours.
Our charter asks for three things: a memorial that is steadfast and stirring, that acts as a bridge between communities, and that leaves room for reflection. It will be built around the six Medal of Honor values rather than around one man or one war.
Concept studies
We commissioned these studies to explore how a memorial might feel.
How it happens
Three things build a memorial: civic partnership, funding, and a city that wants it. We are working on all three, meeting with local government, raising money, and showing up for Richmond season after season, from scholarships to street cleanups.
You can put your name on this from the start. Our founding-supporter campaign runs through the end of 2026. As a Founding Supporter, your name becomes part of Monumental Honor's story: permanent recognition on a dedicated page of our website and a participating opportunity in our future Monument itself.
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