CAMBRIDGE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation unveiled a new historical marker this week honoring Maryland native Harriet Tubman, correcting decades-old inaccuracies and recognizing her contributions to the fight for freedom. The ceremony took place on the 176th anniversary of Tubman’s escape from slavery.
The new sign, located on Greenbrier Road in Bucktown in front of the former farm of her enslaver, Edward Brodess, replaces a marker that was installed in 1967. The previous sign contained incorrect information about Tubman’s birthplace and the number of people she guided to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
“We remember Harriet Tubman for her fearless and selfless service to others,” said Jawauna Greene, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Strategy with the Maryland Department of Transportation. “The Maryland Department of Transportation is proud to unveil and display this new and updated historical marker.”
Relatives of the abolitionist and community members attended the unveiling ceremony at the Harriet Tubman Freedom Center in Cambridge. The updated language on the marker was crafted with the help of Tubman’s family.
Following the ceremony, crews removed the old marker, which will be donated to the Harriet Tubman Freedom Center. It will be used as a teaching tool to highlight the importance of historical accuracy and the evolving language used to describe slavery.
The new roadside marker is part of a broader initiative by the Maryland Department of Transportation and the Maryland Historical Trust to review historical markers across the state. The program aims to correct inaccuracies and insensitive language while highlighting Maryland’s untold stories.
Photo via MDOT
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