Harriet Tubman

Born into slavery on a Southern plantation, Harriet Tubman dreamed of the Promised Land to the north. After escaping slavery herself, she returned south to lead others to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Her faith and determination guided her throughout her eventful life. Did you know that Harriet Tubman: led more than 300 slaves to freedom? served as a Union spy and nurse during the Civil War? suffered from a sleeping disorder? established a home for the sick and needy in Auburn, New York? was friends with Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony? In Their Own Words: Harriet Tubman tells the exciting story of Tubman's life using interviews with Harriet as well as the words of her friends. Hear Tubman's story as if you were really there.