Harriet Tubman Memorial, Bronze memorial in South End, Boston, United States.
The 10-foot bronze sculpture depicts Harriet Tubman leading a group northward while holding a Bible under her right arm in Harriet Tubman Park.
Created in 1999 by artist Fern Cunningham, this memorial marks the first monument dedicated to a woman on Boston city-owned property.
The memorial includes inscriptions featuring quotes from Tubman and Frederick Douglass, alongside a map showing Underground Railroad routes from Maryland to Canada.
The memorial stands in a public park with paved pathways, making it accessible for educational visits and community gatherings throughout the year.
The bronze sculpture's base displays geographical markers of key Underground Railroad locations, including Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Philadelphia, and Delaware.
Location: South End
Inception: 1999
Creator: Fern Cunningham
Made from material: bronze
Address: 450 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116 02199
Website: https://tubmanboston.org
GPS coordinates: 42.34335,-71.07811
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:45
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