Homer Hulbert to be honored with bust in his Vermont birthplace
Homer Hulbert (1863-1949), an American educator and missionary who devoted his life to Korea independence, will be honored with a bust in his home state of Vermont, the Hulbert Memorial Society (HMS) said Wednesday. According to HMS, the unveiling ceremony will take place Saturday in New Haven, Vermont. The bust will be flanked by two stone monuments bearing inscriptions in Korean and English.…
Homer Hulbert, a dedicated American educator and missionary, is set to receive recognition in his birthplace of Vermont with the unveiling of a bust. The Hulbert Memorial Society announced this on Wednesday, stating that the ceremony will take place this Saturday in New Haven, Vermont. The bust, created by Korean sculptor Kwon Chi-gyu, stands at 180 centimeters tall and will be accompanied by two stone monuments displaying inscriptions in both Korean and English.
These monuments, made from local stones, will serve as a lasting tribute to Hulbert's contributions to Korea and the friendship between the two nations.
Hulbert, who lived from 1863 to 1949, was instrumental in supporting Korea's independence. He arrived in Korea around 130 years ago and transcribed the national anthem, "Arirang," into Western musical notation. The bust will be joined by Governor Philip Scott, state Senator Ruth Hardy, state Representative Jubilee McGill, and approximately 150 local residents and members of the Korean community. During the ceremony, "Arirang" will be performed to honor the legacy of this remarkable individual.
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