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Bucktown store
When Harriet was 13 she witnessed an argument between an owner and his slave. She helped him flee as the owner threw a counter weight, hitting Harriet and nearly killing her. I put this photo here because it was when Harriet was a child, being the earliest photo. -
Wanted Poster
Eliza Brodess issued a wanted poster for Minty and two of her brothers. I placed this picture here because it was when Harriet first escaped her master. -
Harriet's Words
This quote illustrates Harriet's beliefs on human rights. She believed that every human should have either liberty or death. She was so devoted to freeing slaves that she had no concern for her own safety. She felt that the Lord had a plan, and would take her when necessary. I dated this at 1855 because this was the time she was saving slaves as often as possible. I put this particular picture here because it was during Harriets prime as a "saver of slaves". -
Harriet's Prime
This photograph depicts Harriet as a middle-aged woman, who is deeply devoted to the freedom of slaves. This may have been taken during the beginning of her career with the union, dating to around 1862. I placed this photo here because it shows Harriet as a little older, maybe being in her late 30's to 40's. -
Harriet's Pass
Harriet was given a pass by the government to move freely within Union lands. This allowed her to more effectively help slaves. The government stated that she is an important woman, and should be given free and safe travel. I put this picture here because it was after her main service with the Union, as she continued to help free slaves. -
In the Union Army
Harriet spent three years aiding the Union, but was never officially recognized. Unfortuatley she was never compensated. She provided intelligence from enemy lines and invaluble aid as a nurse. I put this here because it depicts Harriet as an older woman, after her complete service for the Union. -
Harriet's Portrait
This photograph was captured in 1895. It depicts her childhood scar and her stern devotion to helping free slaves. The wear of time is clearly illustrated on her tough skin. I placed this photo here because she has a very serious look and worn skin, indicating that she is very old. -
Harriet's Final Days
As Harriet reached her older days, she did everything but slow down. She still managed to make journeys to the south and liberated slaves. She was thought to have died of pnemonia. Seeing as she looks close to death, I would date this particular photograph in 1911. I put this picture here because she is clearly very old, and near the end of her days. -
The End of a Hero
This portrait was taken of Harriet to commemorate her achievements and immortalize her for helping slaves for many years. I placed this photo here because it was taken right before she died to honor her life. -
Harriet Street Sign
This historical landmark that was fashioned after her death, tells of Harriet's miraculous feats and general details of her life. I placed this here because it was put up shortly after Harriets death. -
Gravestone
Harriet Tubman died on March 10, 1913. To this day people still place flowers on her tombstone. I put this picture here because people put flowers on her grave well after she had passed. -
Harriet's Pay
Harriet had never recieved her promised pay from serving the Union. In 2002 middle school students realized this, and sent a letter to the state requesting she be compensated for her acts of courage. The state responded and wrote her a check for $11,750. I put this here because it happend in 2002, which would be the most recent event for the late Harriet Tubman.
