Harriet Tubman Memorial (Boston) facts for kids
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| Artist | Fern Cunningham |
| Year | 1999 |
| Type | bronze |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| 42°20′36″N 71°04′41″W / 42.34335°N 71.07811°W | |
The Harriet Tubman Memorial, also known as Step on Board, is a special statue in Harriet Tubman Park in the South End area of Boston, Massachusetts. It was made to honor Harriet Tubman, a brave woman who fought against slavery. This memorial was the first one in Boston built on city land to celebrate a woman.
About the Harriet Tubman Memorial
The Harriet Tubman Memorial helps us remember the amazing life of Harriet Tubman. She was an abolitionist, which means she worked to end slavery. She is famous for helping many enslaved people find freedom using a secret network called the Underground Railroad.
What Does the Memorial Look Like?
The memorial is a 10-foot tall statue made from bronze. It was created by an artist named Fern Cunningham. The statue shows Harriet Tubman leading a small group of people. She holds a Bible under her right arm. The people behind her are part of a tall, flat slab.
Messages on the Memorial
On the back of the statue, there is a drawing that shows the path Harriet Tubman took on the Underground Railroad. It lists places like Canada, Rochester, New York City, and Philadelphia. There are also several important quotes on the back of the memorial.
The quotes include:
- "There are two things I've got a right to, and these are death or liberty. One or another I mean to have. No one will take me back alive." —Harriet Tubman
- "The midnight sky and the silent stars have been the witnesses of your devotion to freedom and of your heroism." —Frederick Douglass
- "Tell my brothers to be always watching unto prayer, and when the good old ship of Zion comes along, to be ready to step aboard." —Harriet Tubman
- "She expected deliverance when she prayed, unless the Lord had ordered otherwise." —Sarah Bradford
These words help us understand Harriet Tubman's courage and the importance of freedom.
