KINGSTON – “Harriet Tubman: Journey to Freedom,” a nine-foot, 2,400-pound bronze sculpture created by internationally recognized artist Wesley Wofford, will be on display at the Ulster County Office Building in Kingston, from November 1, 2022 through January 2, 2023.
One of the highlights of the exhibition is the arrival celebration of the sculpture, “Harriet Tubman: Journey to Freedom.”
The sculpture will be installed during a program at the Ulster County Office Building on Tuesday, November 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The installation will be a temporary outdoor exhibit at the County Building and will remain on exhibit until January 2, 2023.
A schedule of events spanning two months will also be presented in partnership with local cultural organizations that will celebrate the legacy of Harriet Tubman. These virtual and in-person programs will happen throughout Kingston and Ulster County and will reflect the themes of activism, role models, heroes, human rights reparations, freedom, resilience, determination, contributions of strong women, and equality.
Participating organizations include Kingston Library, Harambee, MyKingstonKids, the City of Kingston’s Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, Kingston Midtown Arts District, The D.R.A.W., Center for Creative Education, UPAC, Old Dutch Church, the Ministry of Maåt and others to be announced.
