New Virtual Museum Explores Harriet Tubman’s Early Life
Archaeologists with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced the discovery of significant artifacts at the site of Ben Ross’ home, where Harriet Tubman’s father lived and where the renowned abolitionist spent her teenage years.
On display: Artifacts from Harriet Tubman's wetlands teenage home
Maryland's Department of Transportation (MDOT) unveiled a new virtual museum displaying artifacts unearthed from the former home of Ben Ross, the father of famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Located in the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Dorchester County,
Archaeologists unearth rare artifacts beneath Harriet Tubman's family home
Artifacts tied to American abolitionist Harriet Tubman were found by archaeologists at her father's home in Hanover, Maryland. Plates, pitchers, and bowls were found at the site.
View findings from archaeological dig of Maryland home of Harriet Tubman's father
A new virtual museum that shows artifacts found at the Maryland home where abolitionist Harriet Tubman spent her teenage years was unveiled by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).
MDOT creates virtual museum to share Harriet Tubman's story with the world
Monday is Harriet Tubman Day, and archaeologists with the Maryland Department of Transportation found a way to bring her story to the world.
Harriet Tubman died 112 years ago today. Her legacy endures in a virtual museum.
An Underground Railroad conductor himself, Ben Ross relied on his daughter for his own family’s escape. Tubman escaped in 1849; in 1857, she led Ross and her still-enslaved mother, Rit, to Canada. They later settled in New York state, near their daughter.
New virtual museum displays artifacts discovered at Harriet Tubman’s teenage home
Archaeologists with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced Monday that a new virtual museum will showcase the history and artifacts discovered at Harriet Tubman’s teenage home. Over the last four years,
Harriet Tubman’s great-great-great-grandniece on how her family is keeping her legacy alive
Military Scout and Tenacious Visionary,” shared how surviving family members continue to honor the late abolitionist.
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