1. Harriet Tubman Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts: This larger-than-life bronze sculpture depicts Tubman leading an enslaved family to freedom. It was created by sculptor Fern Cunningham and dedicated in 2022, making it the first state-commissioned monument to Tubman in the United States.
2. Harriet Tubman Bust in Washington, D.C.: Located at the U.S. Capitol Building, this bust of Harriet Tubman is part of the National Statuary Hall Collection, where each state contributes statues of two prominent individuals from their history. Tubman was chosen to represent Maryland, becoming the first African-American woman to have her likeness displayed in this prestigious collection.
3. Harriet Tubman Memorial in Cambridge, Maryland: This memorial, known as the "Ring of Remembrance," consists of a circular plaza with 36 bronze plaques set in the ground. Each plaque tells the story of an individual who escaped slavery with Tubman's assistance. The memorial was designed by Harriet Tubman's great-great-grandniece, Dr. Michele K. Gates.
4. Harriet Tubman Sculpture in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Unveiled in 2008, this bronze sculpture depicts Tubman carrying a bundle on her head, representing the heavy burden of her responsibility to help enslaved people find freedom. The statue is located along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway near the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
5. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument: This monument encompasses several sites in Maryland and New York, including the Jacob Frederick House in Auburn, New York, where Tubman lived for the last 50 years of her life. It also includes sites associated with the Underground Railroad, such as stops along Tubman's routes to freedom and the homes of people who assisted her.
These monuments serve as tributes to Harriet Tubman's bravery, determination, and enduring legacy in the fight for freedom and equality.