Boston Women's Memorial facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Boston Women's Memorial |
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| Artist | Meredith Bergmann |
| Year | 2003 |
| Type | bronze and granite |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| 42°21′02″N 71°05′00″W / 42.35052°N 71.08329°W | |
The Boston Women's Memorial is a special group of three statues in Boston, Massachusetts. These statues are located on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. They honor three important women from history: Phillis Wheatley, Abigail Adams, and Lucy Stone.
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About the Boston Women's Memorial
The idea for a memorial to women started in 1992. People felt that Boston did not have enough statues honoring women. Many important women had contributed to history.
A group of organizations worked together to create the memorial. These included the Boston Women's Commission and the Massachusetts Historical Society. Angela Menino, the mayor's wife, also supported the project. It took 12 years to plan and build the memorial.
The design competition was won by Meredith Bergmann. She is a sculptor from New York. The memorial was officially shown to the public on October 25, 2003. The mayor of Boston, Thomas Menino, was there for the unveiling.
Meet the Honored Women
The memorial features three amazing women. Each statue shows them in a unique way.
Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley was an important poet. She was one of the first African American women to publish a book of poetry. Her work showed great talent and helped change ideas about what African Americans could achieve.
Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams was a strong and intelligent woman. She was the wife of President John Adams. She is known for her letters, where she shared her thoughts on politics and women's rights. She often told her husband to "remember the ladies."
Lucy Stone
Lucy Stone was a leader in the women's rights movement. She worked hard for women to have the right to vote. She also fought for equal rights for women in marriage and property. She founded the Woman's Journal, a newspaper about women's issues.
Design of the Statues
The statues are special because they are placed at street level. This means you can walk right up to them. They are not high up on a tall base like many other statues.
Each woman is shown with a granite block, or plinth. These blocks are part of the artwork. For example, Lucy Stone uses her plinth as a desk. She looks like she is working on her newspaper.
Important quotes from each woman are carved into their plinths. This helps visitors learn more about their ideas.
People in Boston often interact with the statues. They might put scarves around the statues' necks in winter. Sometimes, they even put a Boston Red Sox cap on a statue when the team wins.
The memorial is also part of the Ladies Walk. This is a special path on the Boston Women's Heritage Trail.
See also
In Spanish: Monumento conmemorativo a las mujeres de Boston para niños
