Towards Freedom Park “Buy a Brick Program”
Hosted by Fundraising Brick
For additional information regarding our engraved brick campaign please contact
Larry Kezele at lekezele@gmail.com or call 859-803-0353 – OR – Jed Bullard at jed@jed-sherri.com or call 859-338-9970.
Honoring the Journey Toward Freedom
On June 19, 2025, the Lexington Freedom Train Committee unveiled Towards Freedom, a
powerful sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist Basil Watson. The monument honors
Lewis and Harriet Hayden, formerly enslaved in Lexington who later became influential
abolitionists in Boston, where they operated an Underground Railroad safe house that sheltered
more than 100 freedom seekers.
The sculpture also stands in remembrance of the many enslaved people from Lexington who
courageously sought freedom through the Underground Railroad. Located at Lexington Middle
School, 350 N. Limestone Street, the monument will soon become the centerpiece of Towards
Freedom Park, a new space for learning, reflection, and community engagement.
Building the Park
The Committee’s first phase secured the permanent monument. The second phase — now
underway — will create a meaningful park setting around it, featuring:
- Interpretive poetry
- Historical context panels
- A Lexington Timeline tracing the city’s history and the Hayden’s journey
To help complete this phase, the Committee is launching a BuyaBrick Campaign, inviting
community members to leave a lasting tribute within the park.
BuyaBrick: A Lasting Tribute
Supporters may purchase engraved bricks to:
- Honor loved ones
- Recognize families or organizations
- Celebrate contributions to freedom
Each brick becomes part of the park’s pathways and gathering spaces — a permanent symbol of
community support and remembrance.
Friends of Towards Freedom Park
The third phase will establish Friends of Towards Freedom Park, a community based group
dedicated to preserving the space and the history it represents. Planned efforts include curriculum
development, landscape care, website stewardship, tours, and community learning events —
ensuring the Hayden’s legacy continues to educate and inspire future generations.
Order Your Engraved Brick Today
Your brick will help complete Towards Freedom Park and support ongoing educational and
community programming.
How to Order
1. Complete all required fields marked with * on the order form.
2. Enter your inscription exactly as you want it to appear.
o No need to center the text — the engraving software will center it automatically.
3. Click Next to review your inscription on the confirmation page.
4. Confirm your inscription, then click Submit Form.
5. To order multiple bricks, submit a separate form for each brick.
