Alex Haley-Kunte Kinte Memorial

Life-size bronze statue of Alex Haley, author of the epic [Roots], is next to the plaque honoring his ancestor, Kunta Kinte; designed by nationally acclaimed African-American sculptor Ed Dwight.

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Location

City Dock intersection Compromise and Main St.

Annapolis, MD
21401

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Fax: 410-263-9591

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Central Maryland

June 11, 2024

carolannj937

Nice Memorial and Statues

The Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Memorial is very nice. The statues are very life-like in size and well done. It is located in a central part of downtown Annapolis near the dock.

October 25, 2023

MShark

Nice tribute to Alex Haley

Nice tribute to Alex Haley in a beautiful walking town. Worth visiting on foot if weather is nice and if already planning to visit Annapolis, MD.

September 28, 2023

Charles S

Striking set of statues

This impressive memorial is located at the City Dock in Annapolis on the corner of Main and Compromise. It portrays Alex Haley sitting reading to three children explaining the triumph of the human...