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Beaverton Today
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Beaverton's Largest War Memorial Nears Completion
The new Revolutionary War monument at Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park will be dedicated on April 19.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:08am
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A new three-monolith Revolutionary War memorial is set to be dedicated on April 19 at Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park, adding the park's largest and most complex monument yet. Local Sons of the American Revolution members spent 18 years planning the innovative color-imaged granite installation, which honors early patriots including Oregon's only known Revolutionary War veteran.
Why it matters
The new memorial represents a significant addition to Beaverton's public art and commemorative landscape, reflecting the city's commitment to honoring its military history and heritage. The monument's intricate design and long planning process highlight the care and thought that has gone into creating a meaningful tribute to the region's Revolutionary War roots.
The details
The new Revolutionary War memorial at Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park features three granite monoliths using innovative color imaging techniques. The installation was planned over 18 years by local members of the Sons of the American Revolution, who wanted to create a complex and visually striking monument to early patriots, including Oregon's only known Revolutionary War veteran.
- The new memorial will be dedicated on April 19, 2026.
- Local Sons of the American Revolution members have been planning the monument for 18 years.
The players
Sons of the American Revolution
A lineage-based membership service organization for men who can document their descent from a Revolutionary War patriot.
What’s next
The dedication ceremony for the new Revolutionary War memorial at Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park will take place on April 19, 2026.
The takeaway
Beaverton's new Revolutionary War memorial represents the city's commitment to honoring its military history through public art and commemorative monuments that engage the community and tell the story of the region's patriotic roots.
