Harriet Tubman was born into an enslaved family in Maryland, 1820. She was originally named Araminta, and was affectionately called "Minty". When she was young, Minty saw her mother resist the separation of her family, and that proved to set a strong example for Tubman for the rest of her life. She learned to be resilient and stand up for her rights and others'. Sadly, Tubman was abused as a child. She was beat many times each day, the worst occurring when a two-pound weight struck her head. The latter caused seizures and dream states for the rest of Tubman's life. About 30 years later, in 1849, Tubman managed to escape the confines of slavery and ran away to Philadelphia. She was quoted saying, "...There was such a glory over everything...and I felt like I was in Heaven." After her experiences leading up to that point, Tubman made it her mission to help free other slaves through the Underground Railroad. Over her lifetime, Harriet rescued over 300 slaves, never losing one. She also did many other things, including spying during the Civil War. Recently, the U.S. Treasury announced that Tubman will appear on the $20 bill, replacing Andrew Jackson.