Last updated: January 19, 2021
Place
Testament Statues
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Quick Facts
Location:
500 Woodlane Street in Little Rock, Arkansas
Significance:
The first monument honoring the civil rights movement on the grounds of a southern U.S. state capitol
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Amenities
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Accessible Sites, Cellular Signal, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Public Transit, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Tactile Exhibit, Wheelchair Accessible
The lawn of the Arkansas state capitol is home to a collection of bronze statues named "Testament", a tribute to the strength and perseverance of the Little Rock Nine. These statues stand facing the office of the Arkansas governor as a reminder to the officeholder both of the events of 1957-58 and of the courage and character displayed by these young adults.
John Deering, the sculptor of this work, “intended for observers to become virtual witnesses, imagining themselves amid the blur of protestors, reporters and troops who surrounded the Little Rock Nine.” We recommend any visit to our site includes a visit - and a time for reflection - among the Testament statues.
John Deering, the sculptor of this work, “intended for observers to become virtual witnesses, imagining themselves amid the blur of protestors, reporters and troops who surrounded the Little Rock Nine.” We recommend any visit to our site includes a visit - and a time for reflection - among the Testament statues.