Join us in honoring Harriet Tubman Day, a significant holiday in Maryland. We will commemorate this occasion by exploring the rich history of the community from which Tubman originated. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn directly from community members and Rangers.
11 am: In Eternal Tribute: A Legacy Memorial Dedication honoring the esteemed local icon and advocate, the late Ms. Shirley Jackson, into our Legacy Garden memorial.
12 pm: “A Journey towards the Orphans Court”-Join us for an inspiring presentation with George Ames, Chief Judge of the Dorchester County Orphans Court, as he reflects on a life dedicated to service, leadership, and character.
1 pm: "Mapping Resistance along the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway and Eastern Shore" - Discover places on the Byway that highlight themes of resistance and community with Harriet Tubman as well as Network To Freedom sites where other resistance occurred in the Eastern Shore.
2 pm: “Of Pine Street”- Join David and William Jarmon for a cultural experience in an African American Community known as The Second Ward of Cambridge Maryland, time period 1800’s-1960’s.
3 pm: Beyond Spirituals: Black Folk Music Before the Civil War-Join Ranger Robin to explore the unseen African origins of the banjo and the festival music enslaved people made for it before the Civil War.