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King’s Chapel has stood on the corner of Tremont and School streets since 1686. It’s one of the oldest churches in Boston and one of the 16 official stops on the Freedom Trail. But as of Sept. 14, the facade of the imposing stone church will look a little different. On its south terrace, passersby will now spot a larger-than-life statue of a Black woman. Draped in regal white, she sits on a pedestal holding a metal cage and from that cage, birds fly free.

This monument, titled “Unbound” and crafted by artist Harmonia Rosales in partnership with MASS Design Group , was 10 years in the making. The powerful bronze figure honors the 219 people known to have been enslaved by past church members and ministers.

King’s Chapel Memorial Sculp

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