Wall Clock Harriet Tubman: Time for Freedom

Harriet Tubman was born Araminta Ross around 1820 in Dorchester County, Maryland. She later adopted her mother’s first name, Harriet, and took her husband’s surname, Tubman1.

She was an abolitionist, humanitarian, and activist who escaped slavery and became one of the most famous conductors of the Underground Railroad. Tubman led dozens of enslaved people to freedom, using a network of safe houses and supporters. She was known for her courage, ingenuity, and determination, earning the nickname “Moses” for guiding people to freedom.

During the American Civil War, she served as a scout, spy, and nurse for the Union Army, even leading an armed raid that freed over 700 enslaved people. Later in life, she became an activist for women’s suffrage.

Her legacy is one of bravery, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice