Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza
On hallowed ground!
The Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza occupies an accessible space adjacent hallowed ground where Truth delivered her powerful speech. Designed by Summit Metro Parks' Dion Harris, the plaza features a floral motif inspired by Truth's Ghanaian heritage, symbolizing her enduring strength and connection to her roots.
At its heart, a life-size bronze statue of Sojourner Truth, sculpted by renowned Akron artist Woodrow Nash, stands as a testament to her courage. The plaza is a collaborative effort, with architectural work provided by GPD Group and construction by the Ruhlin Company.
Unveiling Celebration
The plaza was unveiled on May 29, 2024, attracting hundreds of attendees and featuring several notable speakers. Watch the highlights from this memorable day.
Project Committee
Towanda Mullins, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Akron Alumnae Chapter
League of Women Voters - Akron
NAACP - Akron Member
Ilene Shapiro, Summit County Executive
Theresa Carter, President, Synthomer Foundation
Lisa King, Executive Director, Summit Metro Parks
Pamela Hickson-Stevenson, Executive Director, Akron-Summit County Public Library
Leianne Neff Heppner, CEO, Summit County Historical Society of Akron, Ohio
Margaret Maurer, Women’s Interfaith Spiritual Heritage (WISH)
Jackie Derrow, Past President, League of Women Voters of Akron
Design Team
Woodrow Nash, Truth Statue Sculptor
Dion Harris, Truth Plaza Architect - Landscape Architect, Summit Metro Parks