Harriet Tubman escaped slavery on September 17, 1849, reaching freedom in Pennsylvania. She became a legendary conductor of the Underground Railroad, courageously returning South to rescue hundreds of enslaved people, including her own family. Later, she served the Union Army as a scout and spy, cementing her legacy as an American hero. DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes. While we strive for historical accuracy, we encourage viewers to explore additional sources to learn more a

The Military Secret They Hid About Harriet Tubman Most people know Harriet Tubman freed slaves on the Underground Railroad, but almost no one knows she led the only military raid in American history commanded by a woman. On June 2, 1863, Tubman directed 150 Black Union soldiers in the Combahee River Raid, liberating over 750 enslaved people in a single night. Born into slavery in 1821, she survived a skull fracture that caused lifelong seizures, escaped to freedom in 1849, and became a Union spy