Harriet Tubman Day

Harriet Tubman Day

From September 14, 2024 12:00 pm until September 14, 2024 3:00 pm

At Button Farm Living History Center


Come celebrate the remarkable life of Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) who emancipated herself on this day in 1849. Tubman not only claimed her own freedom but secured the liberation of others, returning a dozen times to Maryland to lead some seventy friends and family members our of bondage. Founded at Button Farm in 2017, Tubman Day reveals Harriet's achievements through hands-on activities for visitors of all ages. This event is FREE!