Overview
This dramatic bronze by sculptor James Mastin honors the Les Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue, the largest unit of men of African descent to fight for American independence, who took part in the 1779 Siege of Savannah. The figures include a drummer boy representing 12-year-old Henri Christophe, who would later lead Haiti and become its king. The regiment’s soldiers were free men recruited in present-day Haiti; unlike most Black combatants in the war, who joined the British after being promised freedom, these volunteers fought for the American cause. Set in Franklin Square, steps from City Market, the monument pays tribute to their courage and to Haiti’s enduring ties with Savannah. Interpretive panels provide visitors with context on the siege and the unit’s role in Savannah’s Revolutionary history today.
Quick Facts
- Status
- Existing
- Locality or neighborhood
- Savannah
- State or province
- Georgia
- Postal code
- 31401
