Abolitionist · 1822 – 1913

Harriet Tubman

Little-Known Facts

  • She reportedly never lost a single person she guided to freedom.
  • A childhood head injury left her with seizures and vivid visions for the rest of her life.

Myths & Misconceptions

How many people did Harriet Tubman free?

She personally guided about seventy people to freedom over some thirteen missions, and gave instructions that helped many others escape.