Located on the Detroit Riverwalk at Hart Plaza, the Gateway to Freedom Monument is a powerful tribute to Detroit’s pivotal role in the Underground Railroad. Sculpted by Ed Dwight and dedicated in 2001, the monument features eight larger-than-life bronze figures, including conductor George DeBaptiste, pointing toward Canada—the final destination for thousands of freedom seekers.
Detroit, code-named “Midnight”, was one of the largest terminals of the Underground Railroad. The monument commemorates the courage of enslaved African Americans and the diverse coalition of abolitionists—Black, White, and Indigenous—who helped them escape bondage.
Visiting the Monument
The monument is located in Hart Plaza, easily accessible from downtown Detroit. Visitors can enjoy scenic views of the Detroit River, take photos, and learn about the city’s abolitionist history through interpretive plaques and guided tours.
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