Bust of Sojourner Truth, Bronze sculpture in Emancipation Hall, Capitol Visitor Center, United States.
The bronze bust depicts Sojourner Truth with a determined smile, wearing her characteristic cap and shawl in the Capitol Visitor Center.
In 2009, this sculpture became the first artwork honoring an African American woman to be permanently displayed in the United States Capitol building.
The bronze sculpture commemorates Sojourner Truth's contributions to civil rights, women's suffrage, and the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Visitors can view this bronze bust during regular Capitol Visitor Center hours, located in the central area of Emancipation Hall.
The National Congress of Black Women raised funds over multiple years to establish this meaningful representation in the Capitol building.
Inception: 2009
Creator: Artis Lane
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 38.88900,-77.00800
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:48
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