Harriet Tubman's life story of escaping enslavement, leading others to freedom on the Underground Railroad and fighting for change is a widely known. But an important chapter often overlooked is her daring service as a spy for the US Army during the Civil War.

Join us on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in the ALPLM Union Theater, as Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black shares her research and insights from her groundbreaking book, COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War.

As a direct descendant of a soldier who fought in the raid, Fields-Black unveils Tubman's command of spies and pilots and intelligence gathered from freedom seekers, which led to a raid that liberated 756 enslaved people from bondage on seven rice plantations. It was the largest slave rebellion in US history. Through unexamined documents, she brings to life the Combahee River Raid and the untold stories of those freed, their resilience, and the lasting impact of Tubman's heroism.

Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Program begins at 6:30 p.m. This is a free program, but advance registration is required. After the program, Dr. Fields-Black will sign a limited number of copies of the book that will be available for purchase (cash or charge) for $39.99/each, plus tax.