Harriet Tubman | Audacy

Officials give final approval to Harriet Tubman City Hall statue project Artist Alvin Pettit of Jersey City designed the statue, which will stand on the northeast apron of City Hall

January 11, 2024
US Mint in Philly strikes first Harriet Tubman commemorative coin Coins will be available to purchase starting in January

November 28, 2023
City reveals artist, design selection for new Harriet Tubman statue at City Hall

October 30, 2023
Philadelphia solicits public feedback on a new Harriet Tubman statue design at City Hall The city has narrowed down its search to five local artists

August 8, 2023
Places that honor Harriet Tubman and Philadelphia’s Underground Railroad history During Black History Month, The Jawncast learned about Tubman’s connection to our area and the impact she still has on the people who live here

February 13, 2023
Philly makes open call for artists to design permanent Harriet Tubman statue Black artists pushed back after the city initially chose a white sculptor from North Carolina

December 1, 2022
Philly, national artists honor Harriet Tubman with traveling exhibit 'Dreams of Freedom' runs through November at Bucks County's Pennsbury Manor

September 25, 2022
Philly revises plan for Harriet Tubman statue after pushback from Black artists Sculptor Wesley Wofford, who is white, was initially chosen to do the statue without an opportunity for Black artists to apply

August 30, 2022
Controversy clouds permanent installation of Harriet Tubman statue at City Hall Local artists pushed back on city's choice of white, out-of-state sculptor

July 8, 2022
Statue celebrating Harriet Tubman displayed at Philadelphia City Hall "Harriet Tubman, the Journey to Freedom" will greet people throughout the city during months-long celebration of the abolitionist's 200th birthday

January 11, 2022