Harriet tubman kids biography

Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman was born into northern slavery in Maryland in and her sense of independence led her to escape in

She devoted her life to helping to rescue other slaves, including her own family and non-family members.

She worked with the ‘Underground Railroad’ which included hidden routes and homes to let escaped slaves move from location to location, offering food, shelter, and clothes as they headed to freedom.

Tubman played a major role in the abolitionist movement to allow Black Americans their freedom.

Harriet Tubman Facts for Kids

• Harriet was born into slavery in Maryland.
• She escaped and became a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
• She helped over slaves escape to freedom.
• During the Civil War, she worked as a nurse and spy.
• Harriet was the first woman to lead an armed expedition.
• She donated land to build a home for the elderly.
• Harriet Tubman is remembered as a hero and icon.

Traumatic Childhood as a Slave

As part of a slave family, Har