A statue of abolitionist and writer Solomon Northup, whose story was told in his memoir and the Academy Award-winning film Twelve Years a Slave, has provided a space for reflection at Saratoga Spa State Park this summer. The 13-foot bronze “Hope Out of Darkness” sculpture was unveiled during a July 10 ceremony attended by Northup … Continue reading Returning Home: Solomon Northup at Saratoga Spa State Park→| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
The photo is part of a photo essay by photographer Larry Burrows. The photos and the story were published under the title “One Ride with Yankee Papa 13”. It was published in Life Magazine in April …| CherriesWriter - Vietnam War website