Maryland archaeologists discover rare artifacts at Harriet Tubman’s father’s home
Archaeologists in Hannover, Maryland encountered rare artifacts linked to American abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
The evacuation was led by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) at the home of Tubman’s father Ben Ross.
“The plates, pitchers, bowls and more plates found at Harriet Tubman’s father’s home give us a deeper understanding of how the family lived 200 years ago,” MDOT Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said in a press release.
Ancient structures are used for “rituals” discovered by archaeologists
According to MDOT, Tubman lived with his father as a teenager.
Archaeologists have found rare artifacts at Harriet Tubman’s father’s home in Hanover, Maryland. (MDOT, ISTOCK)
The house is located deep in wetlands at the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, which was founded in 1933 as a refuge for migratory birds, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
Archaeologists first used historical documents to identify its position in 2021.
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“Archaeologists dug a thousand holes along a historic road and then found 1808 coins and a handful of broken 19th-century ceramic sheds,” the release said.
Since 1808, a rare coin has led archaeologists to find a house related to American abolitionist Harriet Tubman. (MDOT)
After a series of more excavations, the outlines of bricks and windows and nails were revealed.
According to the FWS, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge has more than 20,000 acres of public recreational open public recreational venues, with more than 5 miles of hiking trails and 17 miles of paddling trails.
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MDOT created a virtual museum because the website has no access to the public, and history enthusiasts can see 3D models, photos and artifacts, with detailed descriptions.
Tubman led other slaves to freedom, running over 70 people through the abolitionist underground rail network. (MDOT)
Tubman led other slaves to freedom, running over 70 people through the abolitionist underground rail network.
“In public meetings in 1858 and 1859, Tubman repeatedly told people that she rescued 50 to 60 people on eight to nine trips. It was her last mission, and in December 1860, when she took seven people,” the National Park Service said.
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