State and Local Leaders Unveil New Harriet Tubman Historical Marker

(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – In Cambridge, a special unveiling honoring famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

The historical marker corrects a mistake on the previous one, unveiled in 1967.

It had cited incorrect information about Tubman’s birthplace, and the number of people she lead to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

One of Harriet Tubman’s descendants says it was an important fix to make.

“What it means is to have accuracy, it means that the truth is coming to light and we all appreciate the truth. That’s the more information that’s given. That’s correct. You learn more from it…,” says Tubman descendant, Tonet Cuffey.

The new marker will be placed along Greenbrier Road in Bucktown.