Guns into Plowshares, Steel sculpture at Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, United States.
The Guns into Plowshares sculpture stands 16 feet tall, weighs 4 tons, and incorporates more than 3,000 disabled handguns into the shape of a plow.
Created in 1997 by Esther and Michael Augsburger following a Washington D.C. gun buyback program, the sculpture was initially installed at Judiciary Square near police headquarters.
The sculpture references the biblical verse Isaiah 2:4, where weapons of war transform into agricultural tools, reflecting Mennonite principles of nonviolence and peace.
Visitors can observe the sculpture on the Eastern Mennonite University campus, where it serves as a central point for discussions about peace and social justice.
The structure contains firearms from multiple sources, including 10 handguns from the Harrisonburg Police Department, making it a physical testament to community involvement.
Location: Harrisonburg
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 38.46990,-78.87950
Latest update: March 10, 2025 23:20
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