Tubman, Maryland and Archaeologists

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).
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.
Maryland archaeologists uncover artifacts at Harriet Tubman's family home
MDOT archaeologists reveal that they have found new artifacts at the former home site of Harriet Tubman's father, Ben Ross.
Artifacts Linked to Harriet Tubman and Her Father Discovered in Dorchester County
Archaeologists in Maryland have uncovered artifacts believed to have belonged to Harriet Tubman and her father, Ben Ross, at a site deep within the wetlands of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.
Artifacts with ties to Harriet Tubman found
Archaeologists with the Maryland Department of Transportation announced the discovery of artifacts with ties to Harriet Tubman. The artifacts were found at the site of Ben Ross’ home in Dorchester County where Tubman’s father lived and where she spent her teenage years.
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,
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.
Archaeologists Uncover Artifacts from Home of Harriet Tubman’s Father
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the discovery of numerous artifacts at the site where Harriet Tubman’s father’s home once stood in Dorchester County.
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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 ...
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Harriet Tubman
Around 1844 she married a free black named John Tubman and took his last name. (She was born Araminta Ross; she later changed her first name to Harriet, after her mother.) In 1849, in fear that ...
On Harriet Tubman Day, a new effort to place the abolitionist on the $20 bill launches
The latest measure, sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat from New Hampshire, follows years of delays and efforts to have Harriet Tubman replace President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.
Celebrate Harriet Tubman Day by embracing Black Women’s right to rest
Harriet Tubman put everything on the line to ensure others could live freely. Today, Black women are still leading, fighting, ...