CHURCH CREEK, Md.- Governor Wes Moore will join state and local leaders Monday morning to unveil a new historical marker recognizing the birthplace and enduring legacy of Harriet Tubman, one of Maryland’s most revered figures.
According to officials, the ceremony will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center in Church Creek. The Maryland Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the Maryland Historical Trust and the National Park Service, organized the event to honor Tubman's early life and historic contributions.
Born around 1822 as Araminta “Minty” Ross on a farm near Harrisville Road, Tubman escaped slavery and led at least 70 enslaved people to freedom. Her strategic knowledge of landscapes and weather, gained while working as a teenager alongside her father, Ben Ross, played a key role in her success as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
Relatives of Tubman are expected to attend and share remarks, along with elected officials and archaeologists who will present recently recovered artifacts from the site believed to be Tubman’s birthplace.
The unveiling ceremony is open to the public and will take place at 4068 Golden Hill Road, the location of the visitor center.