"Faith in Action" Monument Design

 

The monument is an accordion-shaped wall, its panels adorned with intricately etched portraits of pivotal Christian abolitionists. Faces like William Wilberforce, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass are brought to life in stunning detail, each accompanied by brief inscriptions highlighting their profound contributions. These inscriptions emphasize how their unwavering faith motivated them to fight for freedom and justice.

 

As visitors walk along the monument’s undulating path, the panels gradually unfold a chronological timeline of the abolitionist movement. Key dates and events are etched into the wall, starting with the early 18th century and moving through the abolition of slavery in the British Empire to the ultimate victory of emancipation in the United States. The timeline immerses viewers in the historical journey, weaving together the moments that defined the fight against slavery. The two sides of the wall come together to form a unified narrative: faith in action, step by step transforming history. At the monument’s conclusion, the etched quote from Paul the Apostle and the imagery of chains shattered and breaking apart powerfully symbolize the meaning behind the hard-fought emancipation these abolitionists achieved through their relentless efforts and enduring faith.