Harriet Tubman Memorial, Bronze memorial in South End, Boston, United States.
Description
Harriet Tubman Memorial is a 10-foot bronze sculpture in Harriet Tubman Park that portrays Tubman leading a group northward while holding a Bible under her right arm. The statue captures the emotional power of her mission and the faith that drove her forward.
History
The memorial was created in 1999 by artist Fern Cunningham and was the first monument to a woman on Boston city-owned land. It marks an important moment in the city's recognition of women in history.
Culture
The memorial displays inscriptions featuring words from Tubman and Frederick Douglass that capture their determination and beliefs. An engraved map of Underground Railroad routes from Maryland to Canada helps visitors understand the paths people took to reach freedom.
Practical
The memorial sits in a public park with paved pathways that remain accessible year-round. Its location in the South End makes it easy to reach and suitable for both group visits and quiet reflection.
Did you know?
The bronze sculpture's base bears geographical markers for key Underground Railroad locations including Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Philadelphia, and Delaware. These details connect the artwork directly to the actual routes people historically traveled seeking freedom.
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