Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
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Harriet Tubman at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Main Harriet Tubman highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Auburn, NY
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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.
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.
- MondaySunrise to Sunset
- TuesdaySunrise to Sunset
- WednesdaySunrise to Sunset
- ThursdaySunrise to Sunset
- FridaySunrise to Sunset
- SaturdaySunrise to Sunset
- SundaySunrise to Sunset
Common questions
Planning Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
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.
