The state of Virginia sent a bronze statue of George Washington to The National Gallery in London

September 9, 2014 araho History George Washington, Statue

When The state of Virginia sent a bronze statue of George Washington to be displayed outside The National Gallery in London, they also sent a ton of earth to respect Washington’s vow that he would never set foot on English soil. In the early 20th century (1908 or 1909), the Commonwealth of Virginia commissioned a […]

The origin of the Statue of Liberty project

December 24, 2013December 24, 2013 araho Did you know that Statue, Statue of Liberty

The origin of the Statue of Liberty project is sometimes traced to a comment made by French law professor and politician Édouard René de Laboulaye in mid-1865. In after-dinner conversation at his home near Versailles, Laboulaye, an ardent supporter of the Union in the American Civil War, is supposed to have said: “If a monument […]

Horse Statue Meaning of Legs Raised

December 24, 2013 araho Did you know that Statue

If a statue depicting a person on a horse with both front legs in the air, the person died in a battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died as a result of wounds received in a battle. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the […]