Rebel Leader or an Inspired Patriot,
Cunning Warrior or a Grounded Farmer,
Victorious King-to-Be or a Proud Citizen?
Why is an iconic symbol of America in a place of honor in London?
“Why do we as Englishmen gladly welcome the statue of Washington? It is because he was a great Englishman, one of the greatest Englishmen who ever lived; because though he fought us and vanquished us, he was fighting for ideals and principles which were as sacred to us as they were to the American people . . . . [His] merits were recognized by Englishmen even in his lifetime . . . . [When] the news of his death was borne across the waters, the British fleet flying at anchor lowered their flags to half-mast in honor of the illustrious dead . . . . Our duty in the future . . . is the example we set, by the common sacrifices we have endured and are prepared to endure again . . . inspired by the temperate judgment, the lofty nobility of soul, and the unselfish purpose of George Washington.”
The famous George Washington Statue is an enduring
symbol – representing an ancient friendship, shared
ideals and principles, and shared sacrifices.
This American Icon Needs Your Help!
Help prepare it for the next 100+ years in London’s Trafalgar Square!
Friends of the Washington Statue (FWS)
Our not-for-profit mission
- Restore the famous, landmark Statue.
- Replace the worn pedestal with a new one designed by
Norman Foster, one of England’s most famous architects. - Rededicate the Statue the summer of 2025 in Trafalgar
Square, a gracious lead up to the 250 th Anniversary of
American Independence in 2026. - Educate the public, emphasizing the importance of the
Statue as a symbol of the “Special Relationship” – our
shared ideals and principles and our shared sacrifices. - Raise the needed funds in 2024.
Please Join Us!