By: Holly Swafford
Overlooking the Alabama River in Montgomery, the Equal Justice Initiative’s Freedom Monument Sculpture Park stands as a powerful tribute to the millions of Black people who endured slavery in America.
The 17-acre site, the newest addition to Montgomery’s Legacy Sites, is situated along the river where tens of thousands of enslaved people were trafficked. Here, history is confronted not only through words but through astonishing art, original artifacts and immersive experiences that honor the lives, resilience and contributions of those who lived through this dark chapter of American history.
“Freedom Monument Sculpture Park honors the lives and memories of the 10 million Black people who were enslaved in America and celebrates their courage and resilience,” said Tera DuVernay, deputy director of The Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. “At this site, along the very river where enslaved people were brought, the works of art invite an immersive, interactive journey and provide a unique view into the lives of enslaved people.”
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