Site of Harriet Tubman’s father’s home found by archaeologists in Maryland
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In this image provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation, an 1808 coin is shown that was found at a site on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is displayed on March, 25, 2021, near Church Creek, Md., where archaeologists believe Harriet Tubman’s father lived.Maryland Department of Transportation via AP
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) Archaeologists in Maryland say they believe they have found the homesite of famed Central New York abolitionist Harriet Tubman’s father.
The homesite of Ben Ross was found on property acquired last year by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as an addition to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, officials said Tuesday. An archaeology team led by the State Highway Administration conducted research that led to the find.
Archaeologists: Site of Harriet Tubman s father s home found
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Archaeologists: Site of Harriet Tubman s father s home found
BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press
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1of3In this image provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, items recovered from an archaeological site on Maryland s Eastern Shore that state officials believe to be the home of Harriet Tubman s father, Ben Ross, are displayed in a case, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Church Creek, Md. (Laury Marshall/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via AP)Laury Marshall/APShow MoreShow Less
2of3In this photo provided by the Library of Congress, Harriet Tubman in seen in a photograph dating from 1860-75. A Chicago elementary school long named for a biologist who promoted racist ideology will be renamed for abolitionist Harriet Tubman. The renaming of Louis Agassiz Elementary School to Harriet Tubman IB World School comes as part of the Chicago Public Schools’ review of school names. (Harvey B. Lindsley/Library of Congress via AP)Harvey B. Lindsley/APShow MoreShow Le