News and Events | Sojourner Truth Memorial Committee

News and Events / October 28, 2021

Seven high school seniors receive Sojourner Truth Social Justice Awards

NORTHAMPTON — For years now, activists have gathered annually in Florence under the spreading arms of the Sojourner Truth statue many of them…

News and Events / July 1, 2021

Silent vigil to mark Juneteenth Friday in Florence

In honor of Juneteenth this Friday, which commemorates the emancipation of slavery in the United States, there will be a silent candlelight vigil…

News and Events / January 12, 2021

Self-Evident Truths

Historic Northampton is pleased to present a screening of two video episodes from Self-Evident Media’s series of educational resources. “One Minute’s Freedom” is about…

News and Events / July 25, 2020

2020 Student Scholarships Awarded

Four graduating seniors from Hampshire and Hampden Counties have each received a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their social justice efforts from the…

News and Events / June 16, 2020

A Silent Juneteenth Vigil Honoring Black American Diasporas

Join us on Friday, June 19, at 8pm at the Sojourner Truth statue for a Juneteenth vigil. This social distancing event is a…

News and Events / March 28, 2020

Scholarship Deadline & Annual Celebration Postponed

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sojourner Truth Memorial Committee has decided to postpone our Annual Celebration of Sojourner Truth until a later…

News and Events / July 8, 2019

Summer & Fall Community Walking Tours Schedule

With the David Ruggles Center, we are pleased to announce the following guided community walking tours, which are scheduled for the second Saturday…

News and Events / July 8, 2019

New Grant from the Northampton Education Foundation Funds Curriculum Development

We are pleased to announce that we have received an additional yearlong grant from the Northampton Education Foundation, which will fund curriculum development.…

News and Events / June 13, 2019

17th Annual Sojourner Truth Memorial Celebration

On Sunday, May 26, we gathered with members of the community to celebrate Sojourner Truth and this year's high school scholarship recipients: Wesley…

News and Events / May 17, 2019

Hampden and Hampshire County Seniors Awarded 2019 Scholarships

Three Hampden and Hampshire County seniors will be awarded the 2019 Sojourner Truth Scholarships for Social Justice at the 17th Annual Sojourner Truth…

Sojourner's Story

Explore the history of Sojourner Truth, her words, and her legacy. Find a bibliography and other resources.

Scholarships

Each year, we award scholarships to graduating high school seniors from local high schools.

Walking Tours

We offer physical (and virtual!) walking tours of the African American Heritage Trail, including a multimedia mobile tour.