Governor Moore Announces Discovery of Home at Harriet Tubman Birthplace

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Governor Wes Moore today joined local, state and federal partners at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center in Dorchester County to announce the discovery of a home where enslaved people lived on the Thompson Farm, the birthplace of Harriet Tubman. The discovery of the home--believed to be that of an enslaved overseer, possibly Jerry Manokey--follows the April 2021 announcement of the discovery of the home of Ben Ross, Harriet Tubman's father.

"Harriet Tubman's birthplace is sacred ground, and this discovery is part of our ongoing commitment to preserve the legacy of those who lived here," said Governor Moore. "The find reveals untold stories of the past that help us both understand the history we share and inspire us to make a better future."

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