February is Black History Month. If you hail from Maryland, you already know that many prominent Blacks of historic acclaim have played crucial roles in shaping the state’s past. From active Underground Railroad conductors like Harriet “Moses” Tubman to social-reforming abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass, there’s no shortage of great names comprising the list of … Continue reading Exploring Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum in Catonsville
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Adventures Along the Harriet Tubman Byway
She was born Araminta Ross (nicknamed “Minty”). However, you probably know her best as Harriet Tubman. She was also often referred to as “Moses” for her comparable nature in leading countless numbers of enslaved people to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Whatever name you use to describe her, we all call her a hero, and … Continue reading Adventures Along the Harriet Tubman Byway
Remembering John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry
Did you know that the anniversary of John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry is coming up? Sometimes referred to as the “dress rehearsal” for the American Civil War, the famous act took place beginning on the night of October 16, 1859, with its fateful conclusion on October 18. Despite its grim outcome, the heroic martyrdom … Continue reading Remembering John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry