Harriet Tubman's Life

  • Born

    Born

    Harriet tubman was born as Araminta Ross. She was born in Dorchester County, Maryland.
  • Marriage

    Marriage

    Harriet married a free black man name John Tubman. The exact day and month for Harriet's marriage is unknown.
  • Escape from slavery

    Escape from slavery

    To escape to the north and be free from slavery was accomplished in 1849.
  • The Rescue of Harriet's sister

    The Rescue of Harriet's sister

    Harriet Tubman successfully rescued her sister from slavery on this year. Also she was a conductor of the underground railroad.
  • Beaufort, South Carolina

    Beaufort, South Carolina

    Harriet moved to Beaufort, South Carolina to help Sea Islanders slaves transition from bondage to freedom.
  • Colored Hospital at Fortress Monroe, Virginia

    Colored Hospital at Fortress Monroe, Virginia

    Harriet began caring for wounded soldiers at The Colored Hospital at Fortress Monroe in Virginia.
  • Home for Aged & Indigent Colored People

    Home for Aged & Indigent Colored People

    Harriet transformed her family's home into the Home for Aged & Indigent Colord people
  • Silver Medal

    Silver Medal

    In 1897, Queen Victoria awarded Harriet Tubamn for her bravery and dedication to freeing slaves.
  • The death of Harriet Tubman

    The death of Harriet Tubman

    She died at the age of 91 on March 10, 1913 in Auburn, New York. Harriet was not afraid to fight for the freedom and rights of African-Americans. Her life told a story of hard work, dedication, and inspiration to all of those who were oppressed and denied their civil rights.