Freedom Park is a one-acre green space nestled in the heart of downtown Raleigh, N.C. With deep reverence for the spirit of the African American struggle for freedom, this park stands as a timeless tribute to the universal ideals of liberty, resilience and equality.
Anchored by the Beacon of Freedom, the park features 20 "Voices of Freedom" inscribed along its walkways--powerful words of African Americans throughout North Carolina history. As the first park in N.C. dedicated to honoring the African American struggle for freedom, it stands as a beacon of hope and a reminder that the ideals of perseverance, equality and freedom are universal aspirations that can unite us all. Free admission. Hours: Daily, dawn-dusk.
