On April 14, 1876, President U.S. Grant unveiled the Emancipation Memorial in Washington, D.C., the only monument for Lincoln funded entirely by the formerly enslaved, which included an unidentified freedom seeker. In 1880, this same man was buried in an unmarked grave, in St. Louis, Missouri and would remain unknown until recently. Research has revealed how in 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, he had risked his life to inform the Union Army of a plot to destroy the Peruque Creek bridge, saving hundreds of lives and a vital link for Union troops. Now this American hero, named Archer Alexander will be truly honored by his family and friends.
The public is invited to an unveiling of a memorial being planned for Archer Alexander. On Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 3:30 pm at the U.S. Grant National Historic Site (7400 Grant Road) the St. Louis Arts Chamber of Commerce will share the proposed sculpture by renowned artist Abraham Mohler that will be placed at the St. Peters UCC Cemetery in honor of this unknown American hero.
The event can also be seen live at 3:30 pm Central on Zoom via https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81200827377 that day. For more information use the contact box below or call 636-221-1524.
ARCHER ALEXANDER 