Cape Coast in Cape Coast Metropolitan District, Central Region, Ghana — West Africa
President Obama in Ghana
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 24, 2023
1. President Obama in Ghana Marker
This plaque was unveiled by President Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama of the United States of America on the occasion of their visit to the Cape Coast Castle on the 11th day of July 2009
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #44 Barack Obama series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 2009.
Location. 5° 6.208′ N, 1° 14.461′ W. Marker is in Cape Coast, Central Region, in Cape Coast Metropolitan District. Marker can be reached from Victoria Road, on the left when traveling west. The marker is on the grounds of the Cape Coast Castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Victoria Rd 13, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cape Coast Castle (a few steps from this marker); John Swanzy (a few steps from this marker); Royal West African Frontier Force Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Methodist Church in Ghana / Rev. Joseph Rhodes Dunwell (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rev. Thomas Birch Freeman (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Captain James Potter (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); William Degraft
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Also see . . . President Obama's remarks at Cape Coast Castle. (Submitted on June 29, 2023.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 24, 2023
2. An additional nearby memorial
In everlasting memory of the anguish of our ancestors. May those that died rest in peace. May those who return find their roots. May humanity never again perpetrate such injustice against humanity
We, the living, vow to uphold this.
We, the living, vow to uphold this.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 24, 2023
3. President Obama in Ghana Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 24, 2023
4. President Obama in Ghana Marker
Photographed By Pete Souza, July 11, 2009
5. President Obama and family visit Cape Coast Castle
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Sasha and Malia, Marian Robinson and a friend tour Cape Coast Castle in Ghana on July 11, 2009. (Official White House photo by Pete Souza)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 29, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
