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Harriet Tubman’s family home site found in Maryland, archaeologists say
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In this image provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, items recovered from an archaeological site on Maryland s Eastern Shore that state officials believe to be the home of Harriet Tubman s father, Ben Ross, are displayed in a case, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Church Creek, Md. (Laury Marshall/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via AP)AP
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By BRIAN WITTE, The Associated Press
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) Archaeologists in Maryland say they believe they have found the homesite of famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman’s father.
Archaeologists discover site that was once home of Harriet Tubman s father By Caitlin O Kane Harriet Tubman s road to freedom
Last year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service bought 2,600 acres in Maryland for $6 million. The land was purchased to help mitigate future sea-level rise but it turned out to have affected history. Archaeologists have determined part of the site was the home of Harriet Tubman s father, Ben Ross.
The abolitionist and famed Underground Railroad conductor was born Araminta Ross in March 1822 on the Thompson Farm.
The abolitionist who rescued enslaved people via the Underground Railroad also led U.S. troops in a raid that freed hundreds during the Civil War.
Archaeologists discover long-lost homesite once owned by Harriet Tubman s father
Historic artifacts date back to early to mid 1800s Share Updated: 11:36 AM CDT Apr 21, 2021 By WBAL-TV
Historic artifacts date back to early to mid 1800s Share Updated: 11:36 AM CDT Apr 21, 2021
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Show Transcript Good morning. Mhm. I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful spring. My name is need a subpoena. I am the superintendent of the Maryland park Service and it is my great pleasure to welcome all of you to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park. Since opening its doors in 2017, we have welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world to learn about the remarkable life of Harriet Tubman. I think you would all agree that the park looks beautiful on this spring day. And I just like to thank and acknowledge our staff in the back there. Who were waving you in as you joined us. Thank you guys. Okay, okay, of course. L
Home where Harriet Tubman likely learned how to navigate and survive discovered in Maryland Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY
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The house, owned by Ben Ross, was discovered amid a search that began in November 2020. Maryland s Department of Transportation archaeology team began the project after a 2,600-acre property was acquired in 2020 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Maryland, Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford was joined by archeologists, historians and government officials Tuesday to announce the finding.
“This discovery adds another puzzle piece to the story of Harriet Tubman, the state of Maryland, and our nation,” said Rutherford. “It is important that we continue to uncover parts of our history that we can learn from, especially when they can be lost to time, and other forces. I hope that this latest success story can inspire similar efforts and help strengthen our partnerships in the future.”