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Harriet Tubman's first act of defiance happened here. This was a defining moment in her life that started her journey to freedom.
The store has the original floor boards and countertops from when Harriet Tubman was here in 1834.
Pieces of Harriet's day to day life can be found here. Before cotton, flax was harvested and used for thread and linen. She was said to have had brought flax to the store to be weighed and sold.
Harriet was struck over the head by a slave owner with a 2lb weight used in the store. Cracking her skull, she suffered from headaches and received visions her entire life due to the incident.
After her injury, Tubman began experiencing strange visions and vivid dreams, which she ascribed to premonitions from God.
In 1849, Tubman escaped to Philadelphia, only to return to Maryland to rescue her family, and others forming the Underground Railroad.
The "Big House" next to the Bucktown Village Store is said to have hidden slaves while they ran for freedom. And the owner is planning to open it to the public soon.
I personally feel drawn to and inspired by Harriet's journey. Following her footsteps has empowered me finding my own path, and will be sharing more soon!