Harriet Tubman Statue in Salisbury, MD
The Harriet Tubman Statue in Salisbury, MD, is a monument to the brave civil rights icon and her heroic acts of resistance. The statue, commissioned by the city of Salisbury, depicts a confident Harriet Tubman titled “The Strong Heart of the Rescuer.” Harriet Tubman was born a slave in Maryland in 1822 and escaped to freedom in 1849. After her escape, she worked tirelessly as a conductor on the Underground Railroad to help hundreds of slaves escape to freedom as well. The 12-foot-tall bronze sculpture, designed by artist Stefanie Rocknak, stands at the corner of Tubman Park in Salisbury and is the only public monument that honors Tubman in her home state. Learn more here.
The statute of Harriet Tubman in Salisbury reveals both the courage of the heroic icon and her connection to her home state. The powerful pose of Tubman, with arms outstretched and her strong gaze, speaks volumes of her courage and conviction. Many of Tubman’s friends and family who still live in the area have remarked that the statue feels “like a family reunion every time they look at it.” The statue also proudly displays Tubman’s signature Bible and a replica of a common style of domestic staff uniform that she would have worn while living as a slave. This detail further connects Tubman’s legacy to her home state and ancestral community.To create the statue, Rocknak, and her team studied photographs and images of Tubman to create a more detailed accuracy while also uncovering information about Tubman’s life and relationship to the Underground Railroad. Learn more about Schumaker Park in the Salisbury, MD.