Glory (1989) – Filming Locations
Drama / History / War · Directed by Edward Zwick · Starring Matthew Broderick
Robert Gould Shaw leads the US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates.
Where was Glory filmed?
- Savannah, Georgia, United States, Savannah – Multiple exterior scenes establishing the city and Civil War era settings. The well-preserved 18th and 19th-century architecture of Savannah's historic district provided an authentic backdrop for scenes set during the American Civil War
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Boston – Opening scenes of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and civilian life in Boston before the war. Boston Common and surrounding historic areas were used to depict the pre-war Northern setting and Shaw's home city
- Petersburg, Virginia, United States, Petersburg – Civil War battle scenes and military encampments. Petersburg's Civil War history and preserved structures made it an ideal location for depicting the 54th Regiment's combat experiences
- Beaufort, South Carolina, United States, Beaufort – Scenes depicting the occupied South and regiment training sequences. Beaufort's antebellum architecture and coastal setting provided an authentic lowcountry backdrop for scenes of the Union occupation
- Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida, United States, St. Augustine – Fort scenes and military installations where the 54th Regiment was stationed. The historic Spanish fortress served as the primary military fort location in the film, representing Fort Wagner and other Union installations