Victorious Charge Memorial, Milwaukee

The Victorious Charge is a striking bronze Civil War memorial by American sculptor John S. Conway, located on the Court of Honor along West Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Milwaukee. Unveiled in 1898, the sculpture stands nearly 10 feet tall and rests on a substantial 20-foot square granite base. It remains one of Wisconsin鈥檚 most significant 19th-century tributes to the Union cause.

Unlike the static, idealized soldier portraits common to earlier Civil War monuments, The Victorious Charge breaks from tradition with a powerful, dynamic composition. Four Union soldiers are frozen mid-battle, pushing forward with grit and determination. One soldier collapses, wounded but defiant, clinging to the flagstaff. A young private steps over him, raising the flag aloft. An officer advances with both pistol and sword drawn, while another private lunges with bayonet in hand. The realism and movement in Conway鈥檚 work vividly capture the chaos, bravery, and tragedy of combat.

The memorial was dedicated on June 28, 1898, during a four-day celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Wisconsin鈥檚 statehood. The unveiling drew tens of thousands of visitors. As a band played 鈥淢arching Through Georgia,鈥� Lydia Ely removed the veil from the sculpture, and Milwaukee鈥檚 Mayor David S. Rose officially accepted the monument on behalf of the city.

The Victorious Charge remains a defining work in Milwaukee鈥檚 public art landscape and a milestone in the evolution of American war memorials.

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Sight Name: Victorious Charge Memorial
Sight Location: Milwaukee, USA (See walking tours in Milwaukee)
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