An original oil painting of Harriet Tubman will be officially unveiled during an open house from 1 to 3pm on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center in Cambridge, MD. The event is happening in honor of the grand opening of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center in March. The 24” x 36” painting was commissioned by Cambridge native Thomas Harding and created by Cambridge artist George Wright. Giclée prints of the painting will be available for purchase at the Harriet Tubman Museum and at Downtown Frame of Mine, which features many of Wright’s works. The Feb. 18 event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The Harriet Tubman Museum is located at 424 Race Street in Cambridge. For more information about the event, call 410-228-7977.
