Barbara Hillary at North Pole in Rockaway

This boulder is the first in a series commissioned by RISE Rockaway as part of their "hero walk," which celebrates local heroes. On the rock is Barbara Hillary, the first Black woman to reach the North Pole. She is carved with her arms above her head celebrating her accomplishments. At this moment, she took her gloves off despite being warned of frostbite because the excitement forced her hand. Around her on the rock are classic figures from the North Pole: A penguin and some Polar Bears. The dates of her exhibition are carved into her skis.

Prints and ceramics made from the Barbara Hillary at North Pole in Rockaway

Barbara Hillary taking it all in.
Photo date: 2025-05-03 00:00:00

Note: Concetric Rings and Polar Bear
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Note: Barbara Hillary with her arms up
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Note: Close up of Polar Bear
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Note: Polar Bear Close up
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Note: Concetric Rings
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Note: Concetric Ring and Polar Bear
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Note: Concetric ring epic photo
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Note: Concetric Ring and Polar Bear
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Note: Close up of concetric ring
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Note: Concetric ring and Polar Bear
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Note: Barbara Hillary On Boulder
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Note: Polar Bear on Rock
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Note: Penguin on Barbara Rock
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Note: Polar Bear and Penguin on Barbara Rock
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Note: Polar Bear and Penguin on Barbara Hillary Rock
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Note: Polar Bear on Hillary Rock
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Note: Polar Bear on Barbara Hillary Rock
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Note: Barbara Hillary
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Note: Close up of Barbara
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Note: Close up of Barbara's Skis
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Note: Close up of Skis
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