Virtual Tour of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Cleveland, Ohio

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument has stood tall over Cleveland's Public Square since 1894. Passersby are often taken aback by the splendid bronze statuaries and soaring bronze shaft. However, the exterior is only part of what makes up the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. This video takes you on a tour of the splendid interior of one of the largest and most unique Civil War monuments in the country.
Video and Narration by Tommaso Solomon, Monument Intern
With Assistance from Tim Daley, Executive Director

[@soulman4292]

I and a born and raised Clevelander, and the more I look, I find it insane how much history there is in our downtown area, and the surrounding areas. Cleveland is such a beautiful city, especially compared to other cities of its size. Thank you for this video. It’s wonderful!

[@LindaDavis-vl4hm]

Thank you for showing us the inside and outside of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. Very interesting!

[@DMF716]

Before I moved to Arizona, the Civil War memorial had been closed for years. Sometime in the early 1990's, it had reopened. I went there and it used to be, that there were photographs of the Ohio soldiers high on The walls. I looked at all of those soldiers and one really stood out to me. It was eerie to me because it seemed to follow me with its eyes. I then looked hard at that picture and wondered who it was. Finally, I left that memorial.
It had been closed as long as I lived in Cleveland. I'm glad I got to see the insides, before i left for Arizona.
I guess the year was either 1990- 1991ish.

[@dmitche3]

Thank you. I have never made the trip down to the momument while open and it was a thrill to see my G-G-Grandfather and other relative's names on the wall.