Statue of Denmark Vesey at Hampton Park in Charleston, S.C. Formerly enslaved, Vesey bought his freedom with money he was allowed to earn and winnings from a lottery ticket, and he planned an ...

Denmark Vesey was a freeman who organized a slave rebellion that was thwarted when news of it was leaked. ... His statue, away from the city's tourist district, has been vandalized.

Charleston's statue of Denmark Vesey in Hampton Park was taken down from its base on Jan. 13 to undergo restorations. It was damaged by vandals in May. The statue was unveiled in 2014.

Charleston, S.C. --Tucked away on the edge of a city park, miles from historic homes and carriage tours, a bronze statue of Denmark Vesey stands tall among lush palms and live oaks. A flyer for a ...

Denmark Vesey was a freeman who organized a slave rebellion that was thwarted when news of it was leaked. He ultimately was hanged. A bicentennial celebration was held earlier in July for Vesey.

Charleston, S.C. --Tucked away on the edge of a city park, miles from historic homes and carriage tours, a bronze statue of Denmark Vesey stands tall among lush palms and live oaks. A flyer for a ...

Denmark Vesey was a freeman who organized a slave rebellion that was thwarted when news of it was leaked. ... His statue, away from the city's tourist district, has been vandalized.

Charleston, S.C. --Tucked away on the edge of a city park, miles from historic homes and carriage tours, a bronze statue of Denmark Vesey stands tall among lush palms and live oaks. A flyer for a ...

Denmark Vesey was a freeman who organized a slave rebellion that was thwarted when news of it was leaked. He ultimately was hanged. A bicentennial celebration was held earlier in July for Vesey.

Denmark Vesey's planned slave rebellion was meant to be extensive. Charleston, S.C. --Tucked away on the edge of a city park, miles from historic homes and carriage tours, a bronze statue of ...

Denmark Vesey was a freeman who organized a slave rebellion that was thwarted when news of it was leaked. He ultimately was hanged. A bicentennial celebration was held earlier in July for Vesey.