Who is Harriet Tubman
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Harriet Tubman, aka The Moses of Her People
When escaping slaves fled extreme cruelty at the hands of their masters, Harriet Tubman could be counted on to help guide them on their perilous journey to freedom.
During the mayhem of the Civil War, she helped escaping slaves navigate their path to freedom, in spite of great personal danger.
Once free, she became active in the battle to forever ban slavery, and restore the dignity of her people. She not only blazed the trail to freedom, she later served as an active abolitionist, became a spy for federal forces in South Carolina, and also served as a medical nurse!
Her heroic efforts forever changed the face of America...let's learn more about her valiant efforts to help people regain their lives!
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She Blazed a Trail to Freedom In Spite of Grave, Personal Danger
On at least 11 separate occasions, she led her family members and friends on the hazardous journey to safety northward into the friendly territories of Canada.
She used gospel songs as the foundation of a code that would tell escapees when it was "time to move!"
The Story of Harriet Tubman: Conductor of the Underground Railroad (Dell Yearling Biography)
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Cobblestone Publishing Features Harriet Tubman in Appleseed's Magazine
Stories of history and culture are brought to life in lively articles, and presented in a format that is not only educational, but filled with fun and adventure!
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Freedom Under Cover & How To Make A Quilt Square, by Giant Squid Connie
Secret Clues About the Underground Railroad Were Hidden in The Blocks of Handmade Quilts
Secret coding that guided the slaves to safe houses were "Hidden in Plain View"
Simply Quilts Episode Features the Story of "The Clues in the Quilts"
- Simply Quilts Episode QLT-540
- "The Clues in the Quilts"
Read the story of quilter, Ozella Robinson Williams, who shares the tale of a secret code for escaping slaves that was woven into the blocks of handmade quilts. It's a story that was passed down through several generations of her ancestors.
Hidden In Plain View
Hidden in Plain View: A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad
Amazon Price: $5.75 (as of 06/01/2012)
This book discusses the fascinating story of a secret communication system that was used by escaping slaves. Signs, maps and symbols for safety were stitched into their quilts. When escaping slaves needed directions on their journey to freedom, they would simply look for one of those quilts that would help guide them through hostile territories.
It's a fascinating study in creative communication, the tenacity of the human spirit, and the courage of people who were determined to live out their lives in their God given freedom. It's an amazing story, and I highly recommend this book!
Window Pane Quilt
This Might Be A Clue To Warn Travelers That Someone Is Watching This Pathway!
Use Mnemonics To Help Your Children Remember Proper Grammar
Memory-Boosting Mnemonic Songs: Grammar: 20 Fun Songs Set to Familiar Tunes With Engaging Activities That Make Grammar Rules Really Stick
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Grandma's Sampler Quilt... aka the Underground Railroad Quilt Block
- Grandma's Sampler Quilt
- How-to make the "Underground Railroad" Quilt Block, set in the "Courthouse Steps."
Sampler Quilt
The Sampler Quilt Book
Amazon Price: $16.69 (as of 06/01/2012)
Harriet Tubman at The Library Of Congress
- Harriet Tubman: Online Resourcess
- Harriet Tubman
- The African-American Experience In Ohio
- Text and images selected from the collections of the Ohio Historical Society to illuminate the history of black Ohio from 1850 to 1920.
- Tubman: Conductor of the Underground Railroad
- After Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery, she returned to slave-holding states many times to help other slaves escape.
Visit the Website For More Information About Harriet Tubman & The Underground Railroad
- Harriet Tubman.com
- The Official Harriet Tubman Website
Harriet Tubman Timeline
- Harriet Tubman Timeline
- HARRIET ROSS TUBMAN
(1819-1913)
Timeline
Part of the Journey to Freedom...
- The Underground Railroad
- For the 240 years from the first African slave until 1860, slaves ran and some escaped to freedom. This is their story.
- Maps of the Route to Freedom Along the Underground Railroad
- Harriet Tubman leads the way to freedom along the Underground Railroad.
Learn More About Harriet Tubman at Amazon
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Harriet Tubman Videos
The Underground Railroad On The History Channel
Underground Railroad (History Channel)
Amazon Price: $11.47 (as of 05/31/2012)
Visual imagery is a powerful teaching tool, and the history channel does it best! When it's time for your children to learn about Harriet Tubman, simply fix some popcorn, pop in the video and join the adventure. Who knew that studying history could be this much fun!
Harriet Tubman on Flickr
Harriet Tubman Books
Harriet Tubman Videos
What Do You Know About Harriet Tubman?
Tell us what you think about Harriet and her role in the Underground Railroad!
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AddaptAbilities Dec 7, 2010 @ 3:46 pm | delete
- *Loved* this lens. I read Cobblestone as a kid. The subscription was a gift from my grandfather, who was a history buff, and every time an issue arrived I'd try to get to it before my sister did. I'm glad to know it's still around!
Is there still that cartoon raven? I can't remember what his name was!
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GonnaFly
Sep 11, 2010 @ 4:53 am | delete
- What a fascinating read, especially the information about hidden messages in quilts. How ingenious!
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riff999
Mar 27, 2008 @ 5:06 pm | delete
- Great lens. I was fascinated by the section on the codes in the quilts. Really amazing. 5*
~Jane
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mulberry
Feb 21, 2008 @ 6:41 pm | delete
- Great work on this lens! I remember being fascinated with her story when I was a kid in school. Just in time for Black History Month!
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Jimmie
Sep 17, 2007 @ 9:06 am | delete
- Quite a worthy person for a lens topic!
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DogWhisperWoman
Sep 21, 2007 @ 10:51 am | delete
- I did a report for school on her! 5* Dog Whisper Woman
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