The Lidice Memorial in Phillips, Wisconsin, is a sculpture in Sokol Park commemorating a Czechoslovak village destroyed during World War II. Set in a residential neighborhood, the memorial is a compact stop for learning about the village and the Czech and Slovak community in Phillips.
- Location: Sokol Park, at Fifield and Ash Streets.
- From Timber Inn: About a three-minute walk.
- Admission: Free.
- Annual service: Held on the third weekend in June.
The memorial and its historical context
The Lidice Memorial commemorates Lidice, a Czechoslovak village razed by the Nazi Gestapo during World War II. The memorial sculpture was completed and dedicated in 1944.
Designer Vaclav Hajny created the sculpture in a modernist style with Art Deco references, according to Wisconsin Historical Society records. Its place on the National Register of Historic Places is recorded as reference number 06000301.
As you approach, the fieldstone walkway leads toward the sculpture. The year 1944 is embedded in concrete beside the walkway near Fifield Street, linking the approach to the year the memorial was dedicated.
How do you find the Lidice Memorial?
The Lidice Memorial stands in Sokol Park at the corner of Fifield and Ash Streets in Phillips, Price County. A visitor listing gives its address as 140 Fifield St., Phillips, WI 54555.
Sokol Park is one block off Highway 13. The local chamber says signs are posted at the north end of town, which can help you locate the park as you enter Phillips. The memorial is about a three-minute walk from this Phillips inn.
What should you know before visiting?
Admission to the monument is free, and picnic tables are available at Lidice Memorial/Sokol Park. The park is maintained by the Price County Forestry and Parks Department and the Price County Tourism Department, with assistance from Friends of Fred Smith, Inc.
A memorial service takes place yearly on the third weekend in June alongside the Phillips Czech-Slovak Community Festival. The Phillips Czechoslovakian Community Festival was founded in 1984, when the memorial service was renewed. If you plan around the service or need current details, check Travel Wisconsin's official site before you go.
Nearby stops in Phillips
Elk Lake Park is east of the memorial, while Memorial Park is south. Both provide nearby outdoor stops to pair with time at Sokol Park.
For practical details on moving around town, the Phillips transportation guide covers getting around without guesswork.
FAQs
Where is the Lidice Memorial in Phillips?
It is in Sokol Park at the corner of Fifield and Ash Streets. The listed street address is 140 Fifield St., Phillips, WI 54555.
Is there an admission fee?
No. Admission to the monument is free.
When is the memorial service?
The annual memorial service is held on the third weekend in June alongside the Phillips Czech-Slovak Community Festival.