ANNAPOLIS, MD—A new roadside historical marker honoring the life and legacy of Maryland native Harriet Tubman, the abolitionist and conductor of the Underground Railroad, was unveiled this week by Governor Wes Moore. The marker stands less than three miles from Tubman’s birthplace on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and commemorates her early life and profound connections to her family and community.
“We continue the work of honoring General Harriet Tubman through this historic marker, recognizing the place of her birth,” Gov. Moore said. “For generations to come, residents and visitors alike will pass by here and learn of Tubman’s legacy.”
Born to enslaved parents around 1822 on Anthony Thompson’s farm in Dorchester County, Tubman’s formative years were shaped by the brutal realities of slavery. During her teenage years, she worked alongside her father, Ben Ross, mastering navigation of wooded wetlands and developing crucial survival skills. Her community included Black watermen who utilized local waterways to facilitate a secret communication network, ultimately guiding Tubman and 70 others to freedom…