Harriet Tubman: Faith, Firepower & Freedom – The Untold Warrior's Tale

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She trusted God, a steadfast resolve, and a loaded revolver to wage war against the evil of slavery – the untold story of Harriet Tubman's righteous fight. 🙏

Born into bondage in Maryland around 1822, Araminta Ross escaped to freedom in 1849, taking the name Harriet Tubman. But reaching freedom wasn't enough for her.

Fueled by her deep faith and what she described as visions from God, Tubman made the unbelievable decision to go back.

Between 1850 and 1860, she returned to the South 13 times as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, personally guiding around 70 people out of slavery.

She was known as "Moses" to those she saved, guiding them by night through swamps and forests, often using spirituals as coded signals to communicate. ✨

To ensure the safety of her groups, she carried a revolver. It served not only as protection from slave catchers but also to deter any frightened escapees from turning back and jeopardizing the entire mission.

Many stories claim there was a massive $40,000 bounty on her head. However, historical records show the only documented reward was a $300 notice from her former owner, which is still a testament to the threat she posed to the institution of slavery.

Harriet Tubman's legacy is one of incredible courage, strategic brilliance, and an unshakeable faith that moved her to risk her own freedom for the lives of others.

Sources: Harriet Tubman's personal letters, Smithsonian archives, 1849 runaway advertisements