George Washington Statue

George Washington Statue. at Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site. In 1883, at the celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the American Revolution, then Secretary of War Robert Todd Lincoln commissioned a monument to be erected on this site. Known as the Tower of Victory, the monument was designed by John Hennenway Duncan and includes sculptures by William Rudolph O'Donovan representing the four branches of the military and a life size statue of General George Washington placed at the center of the atrium of the Tower. , General Washington through many adverse conditions led the Continental Army to a successful victory over British rule, was instrumental in helping form our nation's Constitution, and held office as the first President of the United States. Revered as both a great man and at times a demigod, Washington has also been criticized for his actions and views both during his lifetime and over the centuries since his death in 1799. The exhibit George Washington: His Life and Legacy, located in the Museum Building, strives to address the complicated legacy of this founding father. We encourage you to visit to learn more. , George Washington: His Life and Legacy is part of NYS Parks' Our Whole History initiative which seeks to give equal weight to the stories of sacrifice, achievement, culture, and personhood of all. New York State is committed to sharing the whole truth as fully as we know it and to reexam[ine] what we think we know. As the caretaker of countless unique and irreplaceable public properties that represent the diverse histories of New York State and the United States, we recognize that these stories can and should be told. , The statue of General Washington, which stood on this granite plinth, was removed for restoration. Currently, NYS Parks has not determined a date for its return.