Vel Phillips Statue

Monument
103 South Carroll Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703, United States
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The Vel Phillips statue, unveiled on July 27, 2024, on the Wisconsin State Capitol grounds in Madison, honors a pioneering civil rights leader and public servant. The statue portrays Vel Phillips seated, reflecting her approachable nature and dedication to community engagement. Crafted from clay and cast in silica bronze, it features a semi-matte black patina with a clear protective wax. It rests atop a solid stone plinth milled in Madison.

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The Vel Phillips statue, unveiled on July 27, 2024, on the Wisconsin State Capitol grounds in Madison, honors a pioneering civil rights leader and public servant. The statue portrays Vel Phillips seated, reflecting her approachable nature and dedication to community engagement. Crafted from clay and cast in silica bronze, it features a semi-matte black patina with a clear protective wax. It rests atop a solid stone plinth milled in Madison.

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2024

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An inscription includes her name, lifespan, major accomplishments, and her signature question: “What have you done, today, that’s good?”
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