Punda in Willemstad, Curaηao, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean (Dutch Caribbean)
Tula Memorial
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
1. Tula Memorial Marker
(Papiamento):
Tula
na okashon di 150 ana
Abolishon di Sklabitut na Korsou
1 Yuli 1863 - 1 Yuli 2013
Tula
Danki pa bo Lucha pa Libertat ku
a Kondusi Finalmente na
Abolishon di Sklabitut
Danki pa Inspira nos pa Sigui Lucha
pa mas i mas Emansipashon
Na nomber di pueblo do Korsou
Mike Franco
presidente di Parlimento
Tula
on the occasion of 150 years
Abolishment of Slavery in Curacao
1 July 1863 - 1 July 2013
Tula
Thank you for your fight for Freedom with
leads eventually to the
Abolishment of Slavery
Thank you for inspiring us to continue fighting
for more and more Emancipation
On behalf of the people of Curacao
Mike Franco
speaker of Parliament
this page online
Erected 2013 by Parliament of Curacao.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1863.
Location. 12° 6.326′ N, 68° 56.079′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Curaηao (Curaηao). It is in Punda. It is on Gouvernementsplein, on the right when traveling east. The plaque is located on the exterior wall of Fort Amsterdam. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Gouvernementsplein 1, Willemstad, Curaηao, Dutch Caribbean. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in in the Atlantic Ocean, and in North America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Royal Navy Memorial (here, next to this marker); Willemstad Historical World Heritage Site (here, next to this marker); Tribute to King Willem III (here, next to this marker); Queen Beatrix Silver Jubilee Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Prince Willem of Orange Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Curacao 500 (a few steps from this marker); Royal Visit Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Queen Emma Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willemstad.
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
2. Tula Memorial - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
