Harriet Tubman: The Underground Railroad Conductor Who Freed Slaves

Harriet Tubman, born into slavery in the early 1820s, escaped to freedom in 1849. But instead of living in safety in the North, Tubman risked her life repeatedly by returning to the South to help other slaves escape via the Underground Railroad. Over a decade, she made 13 dangerous missions back to the South, personally guiding around 70 enslaved people to freedom.

Tubman was known for her extraordinary courage and resourcefulness. She used secret networks of safe houses, hidden paths, and sympathetic abolitionists to lead her groups out of bondage. She never lost a “passenger,” and her fearless efforts earned her the nickname “Moses,” as she led her people to freedom.

During the Civil War, Tubman continued her fight for justice by working as a spy, nurse, and scout for the Union Army. After the war, she was an active supporter of women’s suffrage.

Quotes:

1.  “I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.”
2.  “I was the conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years, and I can say what most conductors can’t say—I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger.”
3.  “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

Tubman’s unyielding dedication to freedom and justice made her a legendary figure, whose courage continues to inspire people to fight for equality and human rights today.