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TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE HISTORY AND LEGACY OF SLAVERY IN MARYLAND (Final Report) 1999/12/31 MdHR 991422 MdHR 991422, Image No: 109 Print image (38K) |
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TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE HISTORY AND LEGACY OF SLAVERY IN MARYLAND (Final Report) 1999/12/31 MdHR 991422 MdHR 991422, Image No: 109 Print image (38K) |
| 100 an excellent model of what could happen when people concentrate themselves on overcoming major barriers. Maryland should consider establishing a Maryland Freedom Trail Commission and dollars to support ongoing efforts, including preservation, education, tourism, interpretation, and the arts. Also, since Maryland is the home of Harriet Tubman, the Task Force [or its successor] might consider supporting efforts underway by the City of Auburn, New York, and the AMEZ Church in advocating for federal legislation to develop a Harriet Tubman Historic District in Auburn and ultimately, an Araminta Ross Tubman Freedom Trail to connect states along the Eastern seaboard for education, arts and cultural history programming, historic sites and increased tourism. Also, Maryland should become a major component of the "American Heritage River Initiative." Several Maryland counties border the watershed of the Potomac River among which are Allegany, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Garrett, Montgomery, Prince George's, Saint Mary's and Washington. Rivers, waterways and creeks were very important parts of the flight to freedom by enslaved persons. |