Harriet Tubman

I was born on March 3rd to a wonderful family

Mar 3, 1820

This image portrays where I was born

I started my first outside job as a nursemaid

Mar 21, 1825

In 1825, I began my first job outside of the plantation. I was a nursemaid, but I was severly beaten everytime the baby would cry.

I was severly beaten by an evil man

Mar 3, 1833

Harriet Tubman was hit in the head by a heavy metal object. This began her life of frequent seizures, headaches, and "visions."

I married John Tubman

Mar 21, 1844

In 1844, I married John Tubman. He became a mean man once we got married and told me that if I ever tried to runaway, he would tell my master.

On September 17, I finally became a free woman

Sep 17, 1849

Harriet and her two brothers escape from their slave plantation. Her brothers turn back, but Harriet makes it to Pennsylvania, a free state.

In 1850, I began working with Thomas Garrett and Frederick Douglass

Mar 21, 1850

This day changed my life forever, I became a conductor for the Underground Railroad

Dec 3, 1850

Harriet helps her niece's family escape from slavery through the Underground Railroad. Beginning her journey as a major conductor for the Underground Railroad. (This image portrays the routes of the Underground Railroad)

The Fugitive Act of 1850 forced me to re-route the Underground Railroad.

Aug 20, 1851

I had to re-route the path of the Underground Railroad to go through Canada, where it would be safe.

The Harper's Ferry Raid

Dec 21, 1859

I met a nice man named John Brown, he calls me General Tubman. I have been helping him to recruit soldiers for a raid he's prepping for. (The image portrays the Harper's Ferry Raid)

My poor sister has passed

Mar 21, 1860

I went back on one last mission to rescue my sister out of slavery, but unforunately when I went back, I discovered she had died. Luckily, I was still able to help someone though, I brought the Ennals family to safety.

My true hero, Abraham Lincoln was elected into Presidency

Nov 6, 1860

The war has begun

Apr 12, 1861

The Civil war began today. I'm helping out in every way I can. I've been acting as a nurse, a cook, a recruiter, and even a spy!

Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation

Sep 22, 1862

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Abraham Lincoln, such a great man, issued the Emancipation Proclamation that set my brothers and sisters free.

The first time I ever led soldiers into battle

Jun 1, 1863

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I've been told that I apparently am the first woman to ever lead an assault. I led my men into battle at the Combahee River Raid and we were able to set 700 slaves free!

I married my second husband, Nelson Davis

Mar 21, 1869

I married my true love, Nelson Davis.

Nelson and I adopted our first child

Mar 21, 1874

In 1874, we adopted a baby girl that we named Gertie. The picture on the right is a portrait of Nelson, Gertie, and I.

I've been giving speeches to help women

Mar 21, 1898

I've been helping with the women's suffrage movement by giving speeches in places like Boston,Washington, and New York.

I gave my friends and family a message.

Feb 9, 1913

"I go to prepare a place for you."

I went to a better place

Mar 10, 1913

Harriet Tubman died

She was buried with military honors in Fort Hill Cemetery in New York.

Mar 16, 1913