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 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 a truly inspiring role model for children.
RELATED CURRICULUM SUGGESTIONS:
- Black history
- Women’s history
- Civil War, slavery
- Multicultural awareness
- Biographies, character
education
- 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
- December 6 - Anniv. of the
ratification of the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery
- December 20 - Beginning of
the Civil War
- February - Black History
Month, Youth Leadership 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
- April 8-14 – National
Library Week
- May 7-13 –
Children’s Book 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 The historical content was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 Strong historical
references were very educational.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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