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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24V1_thomas-holliday-hicks_Cambridge-MD.html
This monument, erected by the state in 1868, honors Thomas Holliday Hicks, a native and life resident of Dorchester County. Late in 1860, and early 1861 as Maryland's first Civil War governor, he opposed the doctrines of secession and coercion. In…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24UU_eastern-shore-infantry_Cambridge-MD.html
During the Civil War, U.S. Col. James Wallace, commander of the 1st Regiment, Eastern Shore Maryland Volunteers, used this building as his headquarters. The regiment which camped east of here, drew most of its members directly from the Eastern Sho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22W0_joe-bailey-shakes-the-lions-paw_Cambridge-MD.html
Harriet Tubman led many slaves from Dorchester County to Canada (via the suspension bridge at Niagara Falls). One trip with "fugitive slaves" occurred in November 1856, when Tubman conducted Josia (Joe) Bailey, William Bailey, Peter Pennington and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22VW_the-post-war-years_Cambridge-MD.html
Insult and Injury on the Train to New York
The Civil War ended in April 1865.
The irony of the situation added insult to injury. She had dedicated her life for three years, at great personal risk to the Union cause. Now a railroad conductor in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22VV_station-stops-the-underground-railroad_Cambridge-MD.html
William Still
Samuel Green
Thomas Garret
Thomas Garret (1789-1871) of Wilmington, Delaware. He guided over 2,000 slaves on their way to freedom.
William Still's Account of the Cambridge "Runaways" of October, 1857
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22VU_born-to-be-free_Cambridge-MD.html
Harriet Tubman, known as "Minty", was born to Rittia 'Rit' Green Ross, her mother, and Benjamin 'Ben' Ross, her father. Ben and Rit Ross were both enslaved (but to different owners) at the time of Harriet's birth. The number of Harriet Tubman's br…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22UL_the-harriet-tubman-underground-railroad-visitor-center_Woolford-MD.html
Discover the extraordinary life and legacy of Harriet Tubman in the landscape of her childhood and early adult life.
Harriet Ross Tubman, an American legendary human rights advocate and suffragist, was born in enslaved in Dorchester County, Mar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22UK_the-harriet-tubman-underground-railroad-byway_Woolford-MD.html
Explore the scenic byway, follow the path to freedom and discover Harriet Tubman's rich history.
Experience extraordinary stories of courage along the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway. With unspoiled landscapes virtually unchanged sinc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22UE_blackwater-national-wildlife-refuge_Woolford-MD.html
The Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, one of over 560 national wildlife refuges, provides critical habitats for native plants and wildlife.
The 17 acres that for the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park are surrounded by the 29,000…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22S6_civil-war-abolitionist-scout-spy-and-nurse_Cambridge-MD.html
The Slavery Conflict Deepens
During the 1850's the deep-rooted conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery Americans intensified. The 'abolitionists' were united around the common long-run goal of abolishing slavery. But they differed greatly a…