“Getting Fitted for the Work”: Harriet Tubman’s Preparation for a Lifetime of Courageous Action.

Tiya Miles is the Michael Garvey Professor of History and Radcliffe Alumnae Professor at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. She is a public historian, academic historian, and award-winning creative writer. This talk will reconstruct the early life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman, considering how relationships, religious faith, and environmental knowledge prepared her for a lifetime of bold activism and creative community building.

Friday, April 10th, 2 PM - 4 PM

Simmons University, Main College Building, 3rd Floor

A-310 Linda K. Paresky Conference Center

All are welcome! Books by Tiya Miles will be available for purchase.

Please register here:

Register for in-person attendance | Register for virtual attendance

(A Zoom link will be sent before the event)

Feel free to share this info with anyone who would be interested. We look forward to seeing you there!