Harriet Tubman

Events

2

Episodes

3

Years

1849–1862

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Harriet Tubman, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Event of 1849: Harriet Tubman escapes from slavery.

   1849

   Role: Escapee

   1. 1September 17, 1849 · Poplar Neck, Caroline County, MarylandEscape from Slavery

      Tubman and her brothers Ben and Henry escaped from slavery on September 17, 1849, reaching Philadelphia.

2. Harriet Tubman becomes Underground Railroad conductor

   1850–1862

   Role: rescued enslaved people via the Underground Railroad

   1. 21850 · British North AmericaPost-1850 Escape Routes

      Following the Fugitive Slave Act, Tubman guided escapees farther north into British North America (Canada).

   2. 31851-1862 · Eastern Shore of MarylandTubman's Rescue Missions

      Tubman conducted approximately 13 missions to rescue 70 enslaved people using the Underground Railroad network, including family members.

Sources

1. Harriet Tubman Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17