Tubman Nature Center

09/26/2023

09/13/2023

You're invited to a free black-box theatrical production of "Paths to Freedom: Uncle Tom’s Cabin and the Underground Railroad on the Eastern Shore of Maryland" at 7pm on Sept. 16! This show by the Community Players of Salisbury happens at the Harriet Tubman Museum & Educational Center in Cambridge, Maryland. "Paths to Freedom" is an adaptation of the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in a storytelling format, covering the escape of George and Eliza Harris, as well as the plight of Uncle Tom and his encounters with Little Eva and Simon Legree. It will also highlight the novel's connections to the Underground Railroad and Maryland's Eastern Shore.
>> The show happens at 424 Race St., Cambridge, MD (home of the famous "Take My Hand" Harriet Tubman Mural.
>> Free, but please reserve at 443-235-3272. (Donations are welcome.)
>> Make a weekend of it to celebrate Underground Railroad Month: The next day, Sunday, Sept. 17, is the Emancipation Day Celebration at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center, about 20 minutes from Cambridge.
>> Details here: bit.ly/47SNtWn

09/11/2023

WEEKEND READING: Since September is Underground Railroad Month here in Maryland, it's a good time to read this excellent, in-depth story, “The Hidden Chesapeake: Slavery and Freedom Through Harriet Tubman’s Eyes.”
“The lessons the Hidden Chesapeake provided Tubman were an integral part of her everyday life and a key to her skills, survival, savvy and long-term activist success.”
>> Read the story: bit.ly/488iLbI
>> Find free resources to plan your road trip to Tubman Country on Maryland's Eastern Shore – where Tubman's journey began: HarrietTubmanByway.org.

Photo courtesy Maryland Tourism.

09/06/2023

Beee buzzzz is the loveable song of the Blue-winged Warbler. You won’t hear it this time of year, but you might see these birds as they make their way south.

All banding is conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey.

09/01/2023

We’ve got news! September is one of the most exciting months of the year in the 💙 of the Chesapeake, with so many fun and intriguing events that really speak to what this place is all about. We've rounded up the top events for you in our Dorchester Tourism newsletter! Our connections to water come alive with a visit from a tall ship, a race of iconic oystering boats, and boat docking contests. The pull of the outdoors is there on an intense level with the IRONMAN Maryland triathlon, and on a much lighter level with Warwick RiverFest and its homemade raft races. Native American events and Underground Railroad Month tap into our deep-rooted history. It should be a great month!
>> Read the newsletter: bit.ly/DoCo_Sept2023
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