One of the most well-known figures of the Underground Railroad has deep roots right here on the Eastern Shore.
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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 helped her as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
Archaeologists have uncovered several artifacts at the site of Harriet Tubman’s father’s home in Dorchester County, the Maryland Department of Transportation announced.
During the ceremony, Gov. Moore spoke of Tubman’s courage and leadership, which he noted went unrecognized with any formal rank during her lifetime.
The City of Salisbury celebrates its role in hosting "Harriet Tubman – The Beacon of Hope" and the meaningful events that have surrounded it during its stay.
A sculpture of Harriet Tubman, known as "The Beacon of Hope," embarked on a symbolic journey across the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May-Lewes Ferry on Thursday. "Our ferry route is very similar to one used by escaped enslaved people who would wait for moonless nights to row across the Delaware Bay using the lighthouse for guidance," said one ferry official.
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Using virtual and augmented to reality to learn more about the Underground Railroad. The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway on the Eastern Shore has been updated with these new features just in time for Black History Month.