Botanique Harriet Tubman Empowerment Doll
The Concept
Following discussions with the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park/Museum in Maryland, Kiara Brummell of The Water's Edge Museum, the concept of this doll and related projects was born. These initiatives aim to create uplifting experiences informing and inspiring both children and adults.
This artisanal Empowerment Doll is proudly presented as a part of our Botanique Heritage Academy Initiative to provide you with a practical experience of the history and heritage of a courageous African American heroine, Harriet Tubman.
About Harriet Tubman
Born into slavery as Araminta Ross in 1822, Tubman escaped to the North in 1849, becoming a renowned conductor on the Underground Railroad and helping over 70 people to freedom. Despite suffering a severe head injury and enduring the trauma of seeing her family sold off, Tubman fled to Philadelphia after her enslaver's death and made 13 return trips to rescue others, earning the nickname "Moses." She later married John Tubman, a free Black man, and adopted her mother’s name, Harriet. Tubman also served as the first African American woman in the U.S. military during the Civil War, acting as a scout, spy, guerrilla soldier, and nurse. Notably, she led an armed raid with the 2nd South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment, freeing over 750 people. Made with loving hands, our Botanique Empowerment Doll pays tribute to Harriet Tubman, celebrating her legacy of dignity, courage, and freedom.
The Concept
Following discussions with the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park/Museum in Maryland, Kiara Brummell of The Water's Edge Museum, the concept of this doll and related projects was born. These initiatives aim to create uplifting experiences informing and inspiring both children and adults.
This artisanal Empowerment Doll is proudly presented as a part of our Botanique Heritage Academy Initiative to provide you with a practical experience of the history and heritage of a courageous African American heroine, Harriet Tubman.
About Harriet Tubman
Born into slavery as Araminta Ross in 1822, Tubman escaped to the North in 1849, becoming a renowned conductor on the Underground Railroad and helping over 70 people to freedom. Despite suffering a severe head injury and enduring the trauma of seeing her family sold off, Tubman fled to Philadelphia after her enslaver's death and made 13 return trips to rescue others, earning the nickname "Moses." She later married John Tubman, a free Black man, and adopted her mother’s name, Harriet. Tubman also served as the first African American woman in the U.S. military during the Civil War, acting as a scout, spy, guerrilla soldier, and nurse. Notably, she led an armed raid with the 2nd South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment, freeing over 750 people. Made with loving hands, our Botanique Empowerment Doll pays tribute to Harriet Tubman, celebrating her legacy of dignity, courage, and freedom.
The Concept
Following discussions with the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park/Museum in Maryland, Kiara Brummell of The Water's Edge Museum, the concept of this doll and related projects was born. These initiatives aim to create uplifting experiences informing and inspiring both children and adults.
This artisanal Empowerment Doll is proudly presented as a part of our Botanique Heritage Academy Initiative to provide you with a practical experience of the history and heritage of a courageous African American heroine, Harriet Tubman.
About Harriet Tubman
Born into slavery as Araminta Ross in 1822, Tubman escaped to the North in 1849, becoming a renowned conductor on the Underground Railroad and helping over 70 people to freedom. Despite suffering a severe head injury and enduring the trauma of seeing her family sold off, Tubman fled to Philadelphia after her enslaver's death and made 13 return trips to rescue others, earning the nickname "Moses." She later married John Tubman, a free Black man, and adopted her mother’s name, Harriet. Tubman also served as the first African American woman in the U.S. military during the Civil War, acting as a scout, spy, guerrilla soldier, and nurse. Notably, she led an armed raid with the 2nd South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment, freeing over 750 people. Made with loving hands, our Botanique Empowerment Doll pays tribute to Harriet Tubman, celebrating her legacy of dignity, courage, and freedom.
