Statue of Confederate general toppled in 2020 to be reinstalled in D.C.

Confederate Gen. Albert Pike Statue to Be Restored in D.C.

Published on August 7, 2025August 8, 2025

A statue of a Confederate general that demonstrators toppled and burned in D.C. in 2020 will be reinstalled, the National Park Service announced Monday. The bronze statue depicting Confederate Gen. Albert Pike is being restored, the Park Service said in a statement Monday. Officials shared a photo of a worker removing corrosion and paint. “The