Revolutionary War Monument, (sculpture).

Revolutionary War Monument, (sculpture).

Verani, Patricia L., 1927- , sculptor.

T. F. McGann & Sons Company, founder.

Revolutionary War Monument, (sculpture).

Bicentennial '76, (sculpture).

1976. Cast July 28, 1976. Dedicated August 21, 1976.

Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite.

Medallion: approx. Diam. 2 ft.; Base: approx. 8 x 44 x 23.5 in.

(At bottom of medallion:) 1776 LONDONDERRY 1976 (At top of medallion:) NEW CASTLE BUNKER HILL BENNINGTON (Lower proper left corner:) P. VERANI/SC (copyright symbol) 1976 (Plaque on base:) DEDICATED TO THOSE/CITIZENS OF LONDONDERRY/WHO FOUGHT IN THE/REVOLUTIONARY WAR signed

Bronze medallion depicting three soldiers in Revolutionary War dress, representing the battles of New Castle, Bunker Hill, and Bennington. Nine stars signify New Hampshire's status as ninth state in the union. Figures are pictured in profile, kneeling in a row and facing proper right; they are aiming raised muskets as though to fire straight ahead. The state of New Hampshire is delineated in the background. The medallion is set in an upright four-sided base of granite.

History -- United States -- Revolution

History -- United States -- Battle of Bunker Hill

History -- United States -- Battle of New Castle

History -- United States -- Battle of Bennington

History -- United States -- New Hampshire

Landscape -- New Hampshire

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Object -- Weapon -- Gun

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Londonderry

Administered by Town of Londonderry, 268 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, New Hampshire 03053

Located Londonderry Town Common, Corner of Pillsbury Road & Route 128, Londonderry, New Hampshire

Verani designed the relief as her entry in the competition for the New Hampshire state bicentennial coin. Monument commemorates 99 men from Londonderry who fought in the American Revolution; granite base includes a shallow recess to hold future plaque bearing names of the 99. Sculpture was dedicated as part of town's celebration of Bicentennial Old Home Day, August 21, 1976. Cost of medallion was $520. IAS files contain related excerpt from: Ferne F. Schmidtcher, "History of Londonderry, 1900-1976," vol. 3, 1977, pg. 238-240; and photocopy of McGann Bronze invoice dated 7/28/76.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1993.

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