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Harriett Tubman's Father's Cabin Discovered at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Harriett Tubman's Father's Cabin Discovered at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Last month, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s archeological team discovered the long-lost site of Harriet Tubman’s father, Ben Ross’ cabin within the 2,961 acres of newly added forested wetlands to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Maryland. This finding shows not only how important it is to preserve our refuges for wildlife, but also for the deep historical significance that lies within them.