MODERN ATHENAS Episode 4: Harriet Tubman and The Road to Freedom

MODERN ATHENAS

Harriet Tubman was a Modern Athena because of her perseverance and warrior spirit. Harriet brought justice to those who could not obtain justice for themselves. Her tireless work to bring slaves to freedom, to assist those in need, and to always give of herself are qualities that are inspiring and extraordinary. We share the account of Harriet's life as written in the book by Catherine Clinton.
0:00:00-0:00:53 Intro
00:54-0:02:39 Background on Harriet Tubman
0:02:40-0:07:16 Harriet's Marriage
0:07:17-0:12:11 Escaping to Freedom
0:12:12-0:15:23 UGRR-Fugitive Slave Law
0:15:24-0:21:18 About the UGRR
0:21:19-0:25:45 Harriet as a Conductor on the UGRR
0:25:46-0:35:01 Harriet's Work Methods on the UGRR
0:35:02-0:40:06 What Made Harriet Special
0:40:07-0:43:41 The Transition Years: 1858-1860
0:43:42-0:47:30 The Civil War: Fort Monroe
0:47:31-0:51:23 The Civil War: Port Royal
0:51:24-0:53:02 Emancipation Proclamation
0:53:04-0:57:34 Combahee River Raid
0:57:35-0:58:13 Heading Home to NY
0:58:14-1:06:55 After the War
1:06:56-1:09:07 Harriet's Legacy
1:09:07-1:09:57 Outro and Next Episode