Harriet Tubman Socks

• National Archives Store Exclusive
• Made in the U.S.A.
• Toe seam
• One size fits most (ladies up to size 12, men up to size 10.5)
• 70% cotton, 28% polyester, 2% elastic
• Machine wash cool, inside out, tumble dry
  

• Product Description

• Our vivid green crew socks feature vibrant purple accents that highlight their unique and eye-catching design. Showcasing an image of the iconic Harriet Tubman, a former slave who became a prominent abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad, the socks serve as a daily reminder of an extraordinary life and the ongoing struggle for racial equality. Tubman's determined expression and resolute stance represent a powerful symbol of resilience and freedom.

  With National Archives branding on the foot emphasizing a connection to history and preserving the legacy of Harriet Tubman, they are a wonderful way to pay tribute to an American hero and to keep her story alive for generations to come. Made from high-quality materials, the wearer is ensured both comfort and durability, making them perfect for wearing during long days or as a stylish addition to your sock drawer.

In the early 1830s, the term "Underground Railroad" came into use as the system that led enslaved African Americans to freedom. Harriet Tubman was one of the most well-known "conductors" on the railroad who helped hundreds of others to escape slavery once she herself had escaped. As an abolitionist, suffragist, Civil War nurse, commander, and freedom agent, Tubman’s contribution to the causes of universal freedom and equality ranks her among the nation’s most significant agents of change.

After the war, Tubman received a widow’s pension, later petitioning Congress for additional benefits for her own service to the U.S. Army. Her claim was eventually successful, and she received an increase to her pension to twenty-five dollars per month.

Among its vast holdings, the National Archives keeps materials relating to the Underground Railroad; the pension claim and supporting documents that Harriet Tubman submitted to Congress; and the bill granting the increase of her pension, along with a wealth of resources documenting the African American experience and women’s history.