What if Harriet Tubman walked into the room, looked you in the eye and spoke her truth? That is exactly what happens at Harriet Tubman Herself: An Interactive Journey Toward Freedom — a breathtaking one-woman production starring the extraordinary Chris Dixon. Don’t expect a lecture or a reenactment. This is a living, breathing encounter with one of history’s most fearless souls, and it will change the way you understand courage, sacrifice and what freedom truly costs.

Hosted at CryOut Cave in the historic Krueger-Scott Mansion in Newark, N.J.—which sits above the very Underground Railroad tunnels Harriet Tubman used in 1850 to guide freedom seekers to safety—every corner of this experience carries weight. The ground beneath your feet holds the same secrets she did, and that proximity is the point. Reinterpreted spirituals will raise the hair on your arms. Historically grounded storytelling will strip away myth and reveal Harriet’s raw, intimate humanity. Direct audience interaction will turn you from a passive listener into an active participant.

The experience starts with a special musical guest, followed by the main event, and closing with a reception and live Q&A with Chris Dixon, who will stay fully in character as Harriet herself. Light refreshments will be served. Beloved by seniors, children and everyone in between, this living history event is your chance to step into the past and truly understand the bravery, compassion and resilience of this incredible woman and those who walked by her side.