 Harriet was born a slave in 1820 and never achieved status as a teacher, businesswoman, writer or scientist.
What she did do was make these achievements possible for others through her tireless and unyielding quest for the fundamental element necessary for these pursuits: personal liberty.
Harriet will relive her early, carefree childhood and the subsequent end to this at age six when she was put to work wherever and whenever the master said.
The love of her family kept her spirit strong as her hatred of slavery grew. In 1849, she finally escaped to freedom through the "Underground Railroad." She returned to rescue her family and over 300 other slaves, and then aided the Union during the Civil War to put a final end to slavery.
Harriet's commitment to "doing what I believe is the right thing to do" makes
her an inspiring role model for children.
RELATED CURRICULUM SUGGESTIONS:
- Civil War Units
- Units on Slavery
- The writing of biographies
- Character Education Units
- Multi-Cultural Awareness Units
- The subjects of Social Studies and Language Arts
 SPECIAL CELEBRATION DATES:
- September 17 - Citizenship Day
- September 17-23 - Constitution Week
- September 22, 1862 - Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation
- October - National Book Month
- October 16-22 - National CHARACTER COUNTS! Week
- October 22 - National Make A Difference Day
- November 11 - Veteran's Day
- November 13-19 - American Education Week
- November 14-20 - Children's Book Week
- December 6 - Anniv. of the ratification of the 13th Amendment abolishing
slavery
- December 20 - Beginning of the Civil War
- February - Black History Month
- February 1 - Freedom Day
- March - Women's History Month
- March 10 - Harriet Tubman Day
- April 9 - End of the Civil War
- April 14 - First Abolitionist Society founded by Ben Franklin
- May 14-20 - Reading is Fun Week
- June 11-17 - National Flag Week
*For specific tie-ins to your state's curriculum and learning standards,
please call our office.
TESTIMONIALS:
CHICAGO:
"All students were totally captivated and attentive.
The historical content was presented very well and on a level the children
understood."
-- First Grade Teacher, Ridge School, Oak Forest
"Brilliant performance.
The students were captivated. Strong historical references were very educational.
I'd love to see more!"
-- Seventh Grade Teacher, St. John Fischer, Chicago
BOSTON:
"The program was fabulous. My class enjoyed every breath-taking
moment. Dialogue was perfect for young students to comprehend. A must-see program!"
-- Kindergarten Teacher, Whelan Memorial School, Revere
"The use of multimedia
was excellent. The presentation was entertaining and educational. She succeeded
in holding my eighth graders' attention and interest."
-- Eighth Grade Teacher, Butler Middle School, Lowell
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL:
"Excellent program. The dramatization makes
it so real, you feel like you are there."
-- Second Grade Teacher, Lakeview School, Robbinsdale
"Excellent story
content. The way the actress coordinated the media and costume changes was
remarkable. Well worth it."
-- Fourth Grade Teacher, Immaculate Conception, Columbia Heights
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