Bucktown Store, Cambridge, Maryland
Born into slavery in Dorchester County, Maryland, around 1822, young Araminta Ross faced adversity from an early age. These hardships transformed “Minty” into Harriet Tubman, the most famous conductor of the Underground Railroad, and her childhood knowledge of the geography of the Eastern Shore played a key role in her success in ferrying more than 70 people to freedom by 1860. Uncover the saga of Tubman’s life as nurse, scout, and spy by exploring significant sites in the region where she was raised—and that shaped her dreams of freedom and equality.
With a local guide in Cambridge, participants see the Bucktown Village Store, where a violent encounter altered young Tubman’s life, and the Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center. A visit to the new Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor’s Center in Church Creek and stops at sites along the Underground Railroad provide insights into Tubman’s life and achievements.
Lois Horton, professor emeritus of history at George Mason University, serves as the tour leader.
Lunch is at a local restaurant.
Fringe stop at about 8:25 a.m.
Photo ID is required for all participants.
