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This week, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing the temporary installation of Hope Out of Darkness, a bronze sculpture honoring the life and legacy of abolitionist Solomon Northup.
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During your next trip to Saratoga Spa, you may notice a statue of Solomon Northrup, author of "Twelve Years A Slave." On display until October 7, the traveling statue and accompanying programming aim to bring awareness to his story and others. Learn more: https://t.co/AqMpxpdiAD
Saratoga Spa State Park unveiled a statue on Thursday depicting “Twelve Years A Slave” author and former Saratoga Springs resident Solomon Northup, which will be on display at the park through early October. https://t.co/QmV5GVXj9z
A descendant of Solomon Northup, a Black man kidnapped from pre-Civil War Saratoga Springs and sold into slavery, will join state officials Thursday in Saratoga Springs for the unveiling of a traveling 13-foot bronze sculpture honoring the man. https://t.co/wHdYRW35MT
“We gather to commemorate his legacy and to uplift the many stories whose voices were silenced,” Melissa Howell, a direct descendant of Solomon Northup, said Thursday. https://t.co/RNtJdH73Q8
Celebrating the 218th birthday of Solomon Northup with an unveiling ceremony of a massive bronze sculpture on temporary loan in front of the Lincoln Bathhouse in #Saratoga Springs. #12yearsaslave (cont’d…)
Saratoga Spa State Park unveiled a statue on Thursday depicting “Twelve Years A Slave” author and former Saratoga Springs resident Solomon Northup, which will be on display at the park through early October. https://t.co/RwDBOnlCRI
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#OTD in #History, 1853, Solomon Northup was freed from slavery after his 1841 abduction. He published a memoir, 12 Years a Slave, detailing his harrowing experiences in the Deep South & his long journey to #freedom, which helped fuel antislavery fervor in the leadup to #civilwar.
Honored to attend the Fourth Judicial District’s Inaugural Solomon Northup Ceremony this afternoon in Ballston Spa. Congrats to Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Edwina Richardson-Mendelson on your recognition. Two former Failla Commission co-chairs also gave remarks. #BHM