the kunta kinte - alex haley memorial

jardinage45

as we wandered around the historic old town and waterfront, we happened upon this series of sculptures and quotes. Very moving! So glad we found them.

30POP

A very moving reminder of the importation of slaves to Maryland and a tribute to Alex Haley for his writing of "Roots". It is a small memorial with a huge message and well worth a visit.

Do_Brasil_para_USA

This is a nice attraction of the Annapolis historical center tour. There's not much to see, 5 minutes and you're done.

djk_9

It is a series of life size statues on the harbor walkway, depicting children listening to stories. Nice picture spot.

paratile

i dont think I would go out of my way to see this attraction. But you will walk right by it if your by the water front.

Y4932OIjohnl

Being centrally located means it is surrounded by car traffic, restaurants and gift stores. That gives it great visibility but is not conducive to reflecting on his life or the meaning of Roots. Luckily, several museums in town do provide that.

52Travel5202

This memorial commemorates the little-known fact that Annapolis was once a center of the slave trade. The memorial is a striking sculpture of the author Alex Haley, who wrote ROOTS, telling children about his ancestor, Kunta Kinte, who was brought to America through the harbor. It's a quiet but powerful memorial.

MJS658

This memorial is at the City Dock in Annapolis near Ego Alley. The statue recognizes the roll that Annapolis played in the history of America for the sale of slaves on the city dock, and Alex Haley's telling the story of Kunta Kinte in the film series "Roots"..

867christiem

Our family stopped at the memorial to rest our feet and to talk more about what this historical place was about. It was crazy to think what had happened here. It was neat to see the memorial and to be able to walk in and around it.

Palomino922

Interesting but not particularly absorbing. Statues portray Alex Haley standing with three statue children attentively listening. Partake the view as you walk along the bulkhead of the harbor.

janebeard

The quotes from Roots are lovely, and the statues themselves are vivid and alive. But what I love most is that it's installed in a way that encourages you to interact with them...and people DO. It's very moving to see little human people gathered in a pile among the statue kids. Beautiful.

Barnetjb123

This is really cool, please don't miss it, just follow the crowds to the waterfront area and check out the statue of Alex Haley, the famous author of Roots. But, don't stop there, follow the story of African slaves, by reading the plaques that line the sidewalk. Well done!

jeffl499

Highly visible reminder of the darker side of American history, this memorial should not be missed when touring Annapolis. With a focus on the author Alex Haley, its quotations bring back the story the formed the basis of his widely read book about the life of African Americans deeply embedded into the American fabric. Worth the time for reading and reflection while visiting the harbor.

Levelheaded32

A reminder of the past, not to be forgotten. A feature to spend time contemplating. A prominent but discrete memorial on the harbour front with a few facts from history.

ChrisO434

Just happened upon this during a run. Loved the quotes, loved the view and the history. Right in the art of town by Market Square, you can easily see this when in Annapolis.