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Ranger Angela Crenshaw will highlight the life of Harriet Tubman, the most famous conductor of the Underground Railroad.
Ranger Angela Crenshaw was the Assistant Manager of Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center for over 4 years. She is currently the Area Manager at Gunpowder Falls State Park, the largest park in Maryland. Join us on this virtual journey and learn about Tubman’s early years spent in Dorchester County Maryland, her skills as an outdoorswoman, her time conducting freedom-seekers on the Underground Railroad, and her later years spent as a suffragette. Discover the importance of faith, family, community, and the landscape on this amazing woman.
Angela Crenshaw began working at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in 2008 removing abandoned boats and debris for Boating Services. She became a Maryland Park Ranger in 2013 and promoted up the ranks through her time at Elk Neck and Gunpowder Falls State Parks. By 2017, she was proud to become the Assistant Manager of Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park in beautiful and historic Church Creek Maryland. Ranger Crenshaw received her Master’s Degree in Energy and Environmental Policy from the University of Delaware. During her time at Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park she was able to share both her knowledge of the environment and the legacy of Harriet Tubman, a powerful historic hero and a motivating force for all women. Ranger Crenshaw’s current focus is managing Gunpowder Falls State Park and leading the Maryland Park Service Interpreting Difficult Histories Team.
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AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Online | Class |
TAGS: | harriettubman | blackhistorymonth | adultlecture |