The monuments

Benton Harbor Monument

At the entrance to City Center Park, facing Main Street, Dr. King will welcome you to the City of Benton Harbor. His life-sized figure will stand at A Table of Brotherhood, arms outstretched, encouraging all to join the conversation.

Benton Harbor city officials have fully approved the concept and location of the monument.

Dr. King stands at a table in front of a wall that reads At the table of brotherhood. A young boy pushes a chair up to the table.

The St. Joseph Monument

The design for a companion monument in St. Joseph was approved March 27, 2023. Dr. King will look toward Benton Harbor from atop a small hill along the St. Joseph River at the west end of Margaret B. Upton Arboretum. The site is just 1.5 miles from the Benton Harbor monument. 

Dr. King’s hand rests on the shoulders of a little Black girl. A white girl releases doves towards Benton Harbor. She represents the hope for a peaceful and joyful future between the two towns.

The installation will acknowledge the challenges of our history and remind us of the power of unity. We can accomplish this – and more – together.

Artist's rendering of three bronze statues in front of the St. Joseph River.

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