Memorial to the Women of the Confederacy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Memorial to the Women of the Confederacy |
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| United Daughters of the Confederacy | |
Main front of the Memorial Building
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| For the women of the Confederate States of America | |
| Established | April 17, 1955 |
| Unveiled | November 11, 1957 |
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United Daughters of the Confederacy Memorial Building
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | 1955-1957 |
| Architectural style | Stripped Classical |
| Demolished | May 30, 2020 |
| NRHP reference No. | 08000341 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | April 24, 2008 |
| Location | 37°33′25″N 77°28′27″W / 37.55694°N 77.47417°W |
| Designed by | Louis Ballou |
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This building is erected to the glory of God and the memory of our Confederate mothers
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The Memorial to the Women of the Confederacy is a special building in Richmond, Virginia. It is also known as the U.D.C. Memorial Building. This building serves as the main office for a group called the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
It is considered a historic place. In 2008, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Sometimes, the building is open for people to visit.
Building History
The Memorial to the Women of the Confederacy is located at 328 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard. This spot used to be where an old soldiers' home stood. That home was for veterans who fought in the military forces of the Confederate States. The area around the building became a park in 1934. This happened because of a law passed by the Assembly of Virginia.
The building itself was constructed between 1955 and 1957. It is a one-story building made of three parts. It is covered in Georgia marble and built in a style called "stripped classical." This means it uses simple, classic shapes without a lot of extra decorations.
The main entrance has two large, bronze doors that are 17 feet tall. These doors look a bit like the entrance to a special tomb. They are decorated with the organization's symbol. The paths around the building are made of red Virginia brick. In 1996, a two-story section was added to the back of the building. Inside, you can find memorials to Confederate heroes and to the women of the Confederacy. There are also items that belonged to Robert E. Lee, a famous general from the Confederate States Army.
Fire Damage
On May 30, 2020, a fire started at the building around 1:30 in the morning. This happened during protests in Richmond, Virginia, following the death of an unarmed black man. Firefighters quickly responded with nine fire trucks. They were able to put out the fire.
The fire mainly affected the front of the building. Windows were broken, and curtains in the building's Caroline Meriwether Goodlett Library caught fire. Flames covered much of the front. The fire was mostly kept to the library. However, there was a lot of smoke and water damage throughout the building. The Georgia marble on the outside also showed charring. Staff reported that all the books in the library were damaged. The library shelves were also destroyed.
See also
In Spanish: Monumento a las Mujeres de la Confederación para niños
