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The Foundation
National Monuments Foundation
"The National Monuments Foundation’s mission is to create beautiful self-sustaining destination landmarks of national and historical relevance containing peace education centers for cultural, civic, and social activism for communities around the world."
— Rodney Mims Cook, Jr.
Our Vision
Rebranding Atlanta as the Global Center of Peace
The core vision of the National Monuments Foundation is to showcase Georgia’s unique 300-year tradition of peace, providing a global space for reflection, education, and social activism.
Based in Atlanta, the foundation preserves and interprets Georgia's history, art, culture, and philanthropic heritage. It serves as a hub to highlight Georgia’s historical and aesthetic relevance to both the United States and the world.
What We Do
Creating Landmarks of Relevance
From historical parks to monumental arches, we create spaces that educate, inspire, and unite the global community.
Rodney Cook Sr. Peace Park
A flagship 18-acre, $128 million park in Atlanta featuring the Peace Column and the Georgia Nobel Peace Pantheon.
Millennium Gate Museum
A major monumental landmark dedicated to preserving and interpreting Georgia's rich historical and artistic legacy.
Historic Preservation
Choreographed the acquisition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Life Home for restoration as a house museum.
Legacy
A 300-Year Tradition of Peace
The foundation showcases Georgia’s legacy of peace dating back to its founding in 1733. Our projects are situated near the historic Sunset Avenue, home to civil rights icons like Dr. King, Senator Julian Bond, and Mayor Maynard Jackson.
The Rodney Cook Sr. Peace Park is built on the site of the original 19th-century Mims Park, which was designed by the famous Olmsted Brothers, creators of New York's Central Park.
Awards
Awards bestowed on the National Monuments Foundation
Arthur Ross Award
1997
Palladio Award
2006
Daughters of the American Revolution Historic Preservation Award
2011
Peace Award
2019
Leadership
The People Behind the Mission
Rodney Mims Cook, Jr.
President
Robert (Bob) G. Harris Jr.
Board Member
Robert Hultslander
Board Member
Joe Lonsdale
Board Member