On April 20, 1853, Harriet Tubman began actively leading enslaved people to freedom as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. After escaping slavery herself in 1849, Tubman returned to the South numerous times over the next decade, guiding more than 70 enslaved men, women, and children to freedom. Her work on the Railroad was part of a vast, secret network of safe houses and allies—many of whom were Black, Indigenous, or Quaker—risking their lives to fight slavery. Tubman’s bravery, strategy, and unwavering commitment earned her the nickname “Moses,” and her missions made her one of the most revered figures in American history.
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