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Harriet Tubman. 1822-1913. By Shay Dawson, NWHM Predoctoral Fellow in Gender Studies l 2022-2024. Tubman was born into slavery in 1822, and later escaped from Dorchester County, Maryland to Philadelphia where she lived as a freewoman. Once free, Tubman dedicated her life to the abolition of slavery as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
Dec 11, 2023 · Who Was Harriet Tubman? Born into slavery in Maryland, Harriet Tubman escaped to freedom in the North in 1849 to become the most famous “conductor” on the Underground Railroad. Tubman risked ...
A pioneer in what it means to be regarded as an icon, Harriet Tubman served as a physical manifestation of liberation for many. On the bicentennial of her birth, this dynamic woman of many trades continues to be revered as an American hero and a symbol of freedom. Carte-de-visite portrait of Harriet Tubman, 1868–69.
Jan 29, 2021 · By Sara Kettler Updated: Jan 29, 2021. CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images. After escaping slavery on her own in 1849, Harriet Tubman helped others journey on the Underground Railroad. From 1850 to...
Oct 18, 2019 · ByErin Blakemore. October 18, 2019. •4 min read. She is among history’s most famous Americans—a woman so courageous, she sought her own freedom from slavery twice and so determined, she inspired...
Sep 3, 2010 · Known as the “Moses of her people,” Harriet Tubman was enslaved, escaped, and helped others gain their freedom as a “conductor" of the Underground Railroad. Discover more about her on womenshistory.org.
Facts. Top Questions. Who was Harriet Tubman? Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery in the South to become a leading abolitionist before the American Civil War. She led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom in the North along the route of the Underground Railroad. What were Harriet Tubman's accomplishments?
