Harriet Tubman Tells of Her Escaping Slavery and Saving Nearly 800 More in the Underground Railroad

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My name is Harriet Tubman, and I was born around 1822 on a plantation in Dorchester County, Maryland. I don’t know the exact date of my birth because enslaved people like me weren’t considered important enough for records. I was born into slavery, the property of another person, and my early life was filled with hard labor, cruelty, and pain. I worked as a house servant at a young age but was soon sent to the fields to perform backbreaking labor. One day, as a teenager, I was hit in the head by a weight thrown by an overseer. It left me with seizures and visions for the rest of my life, but I came to see those visions as messages from God, guiding me on my path.

Life as a slave was brutal and dehumanizing, but I never let it break my spirit. I knew I was meant to be free. In 1849, after hearing that I might be sold and separated from my family, I made the most terrifying and brave decision of my life—I ran away. I traveled over 100 miles on foot, alone, through forests and fields, following the North Star to freedom. When I crossed the Pennsylvania border, I felt like I was stepping into heaven. But even though I had gained my freedom, I couldn’t rest knowing my family and so many others were still suffering in bondage.

So, I went back. Again and again, I risked my life to return to the South and lead others to freedom through the Underground Railroad, a secret network of safe houses and allies. I became what they called a "conductor," helping enslaved people escape to free states and Canada. Over the years, I led at least 70 people to freedom, and I provided guidance to dozens more. I used disguises, codes, and the cover of night to stay one step ahead of the slave catchers. People began to call me “Moses” because, like the Moses of the Bible, I was leading my people out of slavery.

When the Civil War broke out, I saw another chance to fight for freedom. I worked as a nurse, a cook, and even a spy for the Union Army. In 1863, I led an armed raid on the Combahee River in South Carolina, helping to free over 700 enslaved people in one night. It was one of the proudest moments of my life. After the war, I continued my work, fighting for the rights of African Americans and women. I opened my home to those in need, helped to establish schools for freed slaves, and spoke out for women’s suffrage.

I may not have been formally educated, but I understood the power of freedom and the value of every human being. My life was hard, but I don’t regret a single moment of my fight for justice. To me, freedom wasn’t just about escaping chains—it was about living with dignity and purpose. And if there’s one thing I’d like you to remember, it’s this: you’re never too small or too weak to make a difference. With courage, faith, and determination, you can change the world, just like I did.

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