Hail To The Sunrise Statue, Native American memorial statue in Charlemont, Massachusetts, United States.
The statue depicts a man with arms extended outward, facing east while standing on a large boulder beside a reflecting pool. Around the monument lie approximately 100 inscribed stones that form an important part of the site's physical design.
The monument was built in 1932 to honor the five nations that lived in western Massachusetts and New York. A fraternal organization led the effort to create this memorial in the landscape.
The pool around the monument holds stones inscribed by different tribes and councils, showing how Native American groups marked their connection to this place. Visitors can read the engravings and understand their presence throughout the Mohawk Trail region.
The site sits alongside Massachusetts Route 2, making it easy for travelers to stop and visit while exploring the region. The location is accessible directly from the highway and designed for casual visitation.
An arrowhead-shaped tablet within the pool bears inscriptions from the organizations that built this memorial decades ago. This design element ties the monument's form directly to its historical purpose and meaning.
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