Site of Harriet Tubman’s father’s home found by archaeologists in Maryland
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In this image provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation, an 1808 coin is shown that was found at a site on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is displayed on March, 25, 2021, near Church Creek, Md., where archaeologists believe Harriet Tubman’s father lived.Maryland Department of Transportation via AP
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Archaeologists in Maryland say they believe they have found the homesite of famed Central New York abolitionist Harriet Tubman’s father.
The homesite of Ben Ross was found on property acquired last year by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as an addition to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, officials said Tuesday. An archaeology team led by the State Highway Administration conducted research that led to the find.