Tucked within the walls of the Gibbes Museum in Charleston, a powerful new exhibition brings to light a lesser-known chapter of Harriet Tubman’s legacy—the daring Combahee River Raid. Led by Sara Arnold, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Chief Curator, the show is a collaborative effort between historians, artists, and descendants whose stories converge to reframe how we see Tubman—not just as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, but as a military strategist and liberator. Picturing Freedom weaves together contemporary art, archival materials, and environmental photography into a rich, immersive narrative. What unfolded behind the scenes to bring this story to life? Read to find out more.

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