Statue of Harriet Tubman (DeDecker) facts for kids
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| Artist | Jane DeDecker |
| Year | 2006 |
| Type | bronze |
| Location | Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA |
| 42°14′26″N 83°36′56″W / 42.24062°N 83.61552°W | |
This article is about a special statue of Harriet Tubman. It was made by an artist named Jane DeDecker. The statue honors Harriet Tubman, who was a very important person in American history. She worked to end slavery.
The statue is made of bronze. It shows Harriet Tubman walking and holding the hand of a young boy. This design helps us remember her kind and brave spirit.
There are several copies of this exact statue. You can find them in different cities across the USA. These cities include Ypsilanti, Michigan, Little Rock, Arkansas, Gainesville, Georgia, and Mesa, Arizona.
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About the Statue's Design
The artist made seven copies of this statue. People who have seen the statue say it shows Harriet Tubman's "gentle caring manner and generosity." This means the statue helps us feel how kind and giving she was.
Where to Find the Statues
You can see these statues in a few different places. Each location has a special reason for having a Harriet Tubman statue.
Ypsilanti, Michigan Statue
The statue in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was first shown on May 21, 2006. It is part of a public area next to the Ypsilanti District Library.
Two years later, the library added a new plaque to the statue. A plaque is a small sign that tells you about something. This new plaque explains Harriet Tubman's life and her amazing achievements. People wanted to learn more about her, so the library added it. The statue and plaque help remember Ypsilanti's link to the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was a secret network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom.
Little Rock, Arkansas Statue
The statue in Little Rock, Arkansas, was first put in Riverfront Park. Later, it was moved to a new spot.
Now, it stands at the entrance of the Clinton Presidential Center. It is one of six art pieces along a path. This path connects the downtown area of Little Rock to the Presidential Center.
Gainesville, Georgia Statue
The statue in Gainesville, Georgia, is on the campus of Brenau University. It is at the entrance to the Thurmond–McRae Lecture Hall.
This statue was special because it was the first time a school in the southern United States honored Tubman in such a public way. There is also another identical statue on the same campus.
Mesa, Arizona Statue
Another copy of the statue is in the Las Sendas Community in Mesa, Arizona. It has been there since 1995.
See also
- In Spanish: Estatua de Harriet Tubman (DeDecker) para niños
