Harriet Tubman National Historical Park: Alerts, Map, Weather & Trailie Planner

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.

1 current NPS alert

Caution: Platform Lift at the Parsonage Out of Order

Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 10, 2026). Official Harriet Tubman National Historical Park page on nps.gov

Weather Information

Auburn, New York has four distinct seasons.

Fall
and spring are usually mild and summers tend to be sunny, warm, and humid.
Winter
weather is variable and conditions can change quickly.

Snow in November is not uncommon. The heaviest snowfall tends to be in January with an average of 33”.

Operating Hours

Thompson Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church & Parsonage

Harriet Tubman helped raise funds to build the Thompson Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church at 49 Parker Street. The church is open for self-guided tours during open hours, while the parsonage serves as a visitor contact station. Please note: hours may be subject to change seasonally.

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
SundayClosed

Fort Hill Cemetery

Grounds are open dawn to dusk. Operated independently by Fort Hill Cemetery. Check with the cemetery office or www.forthillcemetery.net for current information.

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Planning Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.

Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Harriet Tubman. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.