Harriet Tubman

Born into slavery in Maryland around 1820, Harriet Tubman escaped to become an ardent fighter for abolition and women's suffrage. She became known as "The Moses of Her People" for her work helping other slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

Fast Facts

1. Birth name: Araminta Ross
2. Born: Circa 1820 in Maryland
3. Spouses: John Tubman, Nelson Davies
4. Died: March 10, 1913
5. Served in the Union Army as a spy, scout, nurse and cook during the Civil War
6. Suffered a head injury as a child that caused her to have seizures and sleeping spells
7. Rescued around 70 slaves over 11 years

Timeline

1. 1844: Marries John Tubman, a free black man
2. 1849: Escapes from slavery to Philadelphia
3. 1859: Buys land in Auburn, NY to use as a safe-haven for slaves
4. 1861: Serves in the Union Army during the Civil War
5. 1863: Advises armed raid on several plantations
6. 1896: Keynote speaker at first meeting of National Federation of Afro-American Women
7. 1908: Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged opens

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