Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway Dear Friends, As Maryland’s Governor, I am proud to honor the enduring legacy of Harriet Tubman and her tireless work on behalf of many women and men whom she led to freedom. Through this guide, you can retrace her steps, visit key historic sites, and learn more about the woman whose steadfast belief in justice and equality helped to shape our nation. Among the stops on this driving tour is a visit to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, where you can experience a wilderness landscape nearly untouched since Tubman’s time. Visit the Bucktown Village Store, where Tubman made her fi rst public act of defi ance. See the historic Linchester Mill, a possible river crossing point for freedom seekers, and explore other places on Maryland’s Eastern Shore that were graced by Tubman and others who helped women and men fi nd freedom on the Underground Railroad. While in the area, I also encourage you to visit the new Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center, where you can become a part of the fi ght for freedom experience through a number of informative exhibits. Learn about Harriet Tubman’s early years and her decision to join the resistance, as well as discover new information about the Underground Railroad and its place in Maryland’s history. A walking path outside the Visitor Center offers an ideal place for refl ection. Maryland is a place rich in history, and we are excited to celebrate the life and tremendous contributions that Harriet Tubman not only made to Maryland, but to the world. Sincerely, Larry Hogan Governor 3
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