Though the exact day is often debated, Tubman’s initial escape attempt is traditionally commemorated around early June. By June 5, 1849, she was reportedly planning her escape from the Brodess plantation in Maryland. She fled with her brothers but turned back after they lost nerve. Undeterred, she later escaped alone and became the most famous “conductor” of the Underground Railroad. Her bravery and strategic genius led more than 70 enslaved people to freedom and inspired thousands more.
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