Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

About Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Auburn, New York in 1859. Central New York was a center for progressive thought, abolition, and women’s suffrage where Tubman continued to fight for human rights and dignity until she died in 1913.

How to Get There

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park includes the Thompson Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and parsonage. The legislative boundary of the park also includes properties at 180 South Street which are operated by the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. A related Tubman site separate from the National Historical Park is Fort Hill Cemetery, where Tubman is buried. View directions to these sites on our directions page.

Plan Your Visit to Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Heading to Harriet Tubman National Historical Park? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)