Commissioned by the development group Detroit 300, these two sculptures honor the involvement of Detroit, and the State of Michigan with the Underground Railroad system, with a network of operatives and safe houses and a point of debarkation to Windsor, Canada. It also honors the City of Windsor, and the State of Ontario as a point of willing embarkation for safe refuge for thousands of enslaved Africans.

The Detroit sculpture component features two gateway pillars that bracket a ten foot by twelve foot sculpture with nine slaves and a railroad "Conductor" looking and pointing toward Canada, ready to board the boat to cross the Detroit River to safety. This assemblage is installed on the bank of the Detroit River on the existing river front promenade.

The Windsor installation features a twenty-two foot high granite "Freedom Tower" that also serves as a candle representing the "Internal Flame of Freedom." On the Canadian side are a male slave giving thanks, and a female slave holding a baby. A female Canadian Underground Railroad "operative" is welcoming them both to safety. On the U.S. side of the tower is a small slave girl, nostalgically looking back toward America. This component is installed near the River Front Drive on the Canadian side.

The project was completed and installed October 20, 2001.