

Triumph of the Human Spirit
Civic Center
A striking black granite ship sculpture honoring the resilience of enslaved Africans who survived the Middle Passage. Located near the historic African Burial Ground, it's a powerful stop for anyone exploring Lower Manhattan's history.
Black granite sculpture
African American history
Reflective public art
Historic Foley Square
Tips
📍in Foley Square
🚧fountain often in disrepair
Triumph of the Human Spirit
Civic CenterOpens Friday at 6:00 AM


A striking black granite ship sculpture honoring the resilience of enslaved Africans who survived the Middle Passage. Located near the historic African Burial Ground, it's a powerful stop for anyone exploring Lower Manhattan's history.
Black granite sculpture
African American history
Reflective public art
Historic Foley Square
Tips
📍in Foley Square
🚧fountain often in disrepair