EVENT TIMES

Harriet Tubman and The Underground Railroad

May 5th,2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker: Harriet Tubman (portrayed by Daisy Century, Ph.D.) 

Born Araminta Ross, Harriet Tubman lived as an enslaved person on a Maryland plantation. Frequently threatened, beaten, whipped, and starved, Ms. Tubman and her indomitable spirit could not be broken. Suffering from a head wound incurred when a furious overseer aimed a two-pound weight at another enslaved person but missed, Ms. Tubman suffered from seizures the rest of her life. But even this daunting physical obstacle could not keep her from her freeing herself and freeing others from slavery. A Union spy during the Civil War as well as a nurse, Ms. Tubman directed her consider energies towards humanitarian causes that included women's suffrage after the war. 

  

This event is part of the JES's USA 250 series. 

  

Location: Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St. Erie, PA 16508

Date/Time: Tuesday, May 5, 7:00-8:30PM

Admission:  $15/person; $25 w/ a guest

  

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Harriet Tubman (portrayed by Daisy Century, Ph.D.) 

Dr. Daisy Century discovered her love of performance early, receiving standing ovation for her third-grade recitation of The CreationThat moment sparked lifelong passion for storytelling, education, and bringing history to life. She earned B.A. in Biology from Claflin CollegeMaster’s in Science Education from the University of South Carolinaand an Ed.D. in Science Education from Temple UniversityDr. Century taught for more than twenty years in the Philadelphia School Systemwhere she was recognized as an award-winning science teacher. Known for her engaging teaching style and dedication to students, many former students have returned years later to thank her for the lasting impact she made in their lives. As historical interpreterDr. Century fully embodies the figures she portrays, appearing in period attire and sharing their life stories in powerful, research based performances that connect audiences emotionally to the past. She joined the American Historical Theatre in 1999 and has performed at venues including the National Archives, Belmont Mansion, Theodore Roosevelt National Historic Siteand numerous schools, libraries, museums, and historic sites. Dr. Century has portrayed influential women such as Bessie Coleman, Sojourner Truth, Harriet TubmanPhillis Wheatley, Mary Fields, Cathay Williams, and Madam C. J. WalkerShe is also published authorwriting under the pen name Emily Nelsonand has written four bookswith more on the way. An accomplished singer and storytellershe continues to inspire audiences by blending scholarship, creativity, and deep love of history.