Gateway to Freedom - Detroit, Michigan, USA. - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

This human migration monument features six larger than life bronze figures, pointing and looking across the Detroit river border to Canada.

The 'Gateway to Freedom' is a sculpture dedicated to the migration of thousands of African American people suffering enslavement in the USA escaping to freedom in Canada.

"International Memorial the Gateway to Freedom to the Underground Railroad commemorates Detroit's pivotal role as a gateway to freedom for thousands of African American people escaping enslavement and finding freedom in Canada. This legacy of Freedom is a vital part of Detroit and its history.

Sculpted by Ed Dwight, the monument is collaboration between Detroit 300 and the International Underground Railroad Monument Collaborative and was dedicated on October 20, 2001." Source: (visit link)

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Gateway to Freedom Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Ed Dwight Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: October 20, 2001 Materials used: Bronze Location: Waterfront - Hart Plaza.

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