Historical Event
Harriet Tubman’s Delaware Route
Harriet Tubman's Delaware Route, which took place primarily in the 1850s, involved her guiding enslaved individuals from the Eastern Shore of Maryland to freedom in Pennsylvania via Delaware, making key stops at locations such as Wilmington. This route was part of Tubman's broader efforts as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, enabling her to lead approximately 300 people to freedom before the Civil War.
Why This Matters
This event exemplifies themes of freedom and resistance, serving as a critical connection in the narrative of the Transatlantic Reconnection by highlighting the role of African Americans in challenging oppression and asserting autonomy. Tubman's courageous actions resonate strongly with continental African students today, offering a profound understanding of resistance against colonial and systemic injustices.
Related People
Related Heritage Sites
Related Lessons
Clandestine Infrastructure & Fugitivity (1830–1850)
Unit 4
Running North: Black Canada and the Diaspora's Northern Arc
Unit 7.5
The Black Church: Institution, Liberation & the HBCU Pipeline
Unit 4.5
The Three Pillars: Black Church, HBCUs, and the Divine Nine
Unit 4.5
Resistance as Migration, Then and Now: The Diaspora's Unfinished Work
Unit 7.5
Related Journeys
No Journeys Connected
This event has not yet been connected to discovery journeys.