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Harriet Tubman was the best known conductor in the Underground Railroad, a secret network of people who helped escaping slaves reach freedom

Harriet Tubman Byway

by Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area

What is it about?

Harriet Tubman was the best known conductor in the Underground Railroad, a secret network of people who helped escaping slaves reach freedom. It was dangerous and illegal work for everyone involved. This dramatic audio tour leads you along the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway on Maryland's Eastern Shore. It takes you through landscapes that Tubman knew as a slave and from which she fled as a young woman. Thousands of slaves escaped bondage in years leading up to the Civil War. What made Tubman remarkable was her repeated returns as a fugitive to rescue family and friends. This moving soundtrack will inspire you to visit the land of Tubman's birth and experience it for yourself.

App Details

Version
1.7
Rating
(2)
Size
318Mb
Genre
Travel Education
Last updated
May 11, 2020
Release date
May 21, 2013
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Harriet Tubman was the best known conductor in the Underground Railroad, a secret network of people who helped escaping slaves reach freedom. It was dangerous and illegal work for everyone involved. This dramatic audio tour leads you along the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway on Maryland's Eastern Shore. It takes you through landscapes that Tubman knew as a slave and from which she fled as a young woman. Thousands of slaves escaped bondage in years leading up to the Civil War. What made Tubman remarkable was her repeated returns as a fugitive to rescue family and friends. This moving soundtrack will inspire you to visit the land of Tubman's birth and experience it for yourself.

Note: This app downloads several audio files. A strong wifi connection is recommended. Depending on the connection, the estimated download time is 8-15 minutes.

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