The Tubman Museum is honoring and celebrating Harriet Tubman’s legacy, marking 200 years since her birth. Harriet is one of the most recognized and iconic figures in American history. She was born in Dorchester County in Maryland in 1820 to Harriet (“Rit”) Green and Benjamin Ross. On September 17, 1849, Harriet escaped her Maryland plantation and eventually began smuggling slaves north.

The Tubman African American Museum will be hosting “The Harriet Tubman Women’s History Month Awards Brunch on Monday, March 14th at 12pm.

The brunch will celebrate and honor women who have persevered, broken down barriers, and shattered glass ceilings, empowering women for future generations to create a better future.