Signers' Memorial

Washington, DC


Honoring those 56 visionary men who signed the Declaration of Independence, this memorial in Constitution Garden shows how diverse this group of signers was (it included lawyers, physicians, ironmasters, merchants, farmers, clergymen, writers and surveyors). Located on a little island and accessed via a walkway, it's a a great spot for rest and contemplation.


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