Perhaps one of the best-known figures of black history is Harriet Tubman, the most famous and prominent “conductor” of the Underground Railroad in the 19th century, between 1849 and 1862. Tubman is a true hero in every sense of the word. Whether it was helping slaves escape or risking her life providing military intelligence in her role as a Union spy in the Civil War, the heroic exploits of Tubman warrant praise. 

Historical records show that Harriet Tubman was born in Maryland in 1822. Born into slavery, she developed a strong sense of religion early on in life. This was primarily because Tubman’s owner had a son who was a Methodist minister “whose services Tubman’s family attended” and greatly influenced her faith.

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