Harriet Tubman Statue/NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Starting at the Harriet Tubman statue outside the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center, join the park ranger on a walk through the city of Auburn retracing Harriet Tubman’s life in freedom of over 50 years. During the two-mile, two-hour walk, you will pass the Seward House Museum and learn about Frances Seward’s role in Tubman acquiring a farm, you’ll visit Tubman’s gravesite in beautiful Fort Hill Cemetery, stand outside her church where she worshipped for 22 years and where her funeral was held. You will also walk through the city’s historic Black neighborhood and hear about other freedom seekers who chose Auburn as their home. As you return, you’ll walk by the homes of her supporters on the sidewalks of the South Street Area National Historic Register District. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water or other fluid to rehydrate. The tour can run over on time and there are no comfort stations along the tour route. Wearing sunscreen is recommended.
Ranger Bryant and visitors about to step off on a Hike Through the History of Tubman/National Park Service image
Location: Meet your ranger at the Harriet Tubman Statue in the courtyard of the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center
Dates and Times:
Days: Weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Dates: June 2 through September 10, 2022
Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Duration: 2 hours
Contact Information: Kimberly Szewczyk kimberly_szewczyk@nps.gov; (315) 882-8060
Free to the Public. Registration not required.