Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, National Historical Park and museum in Dorchester County, United States.
The park preserves and interprets the life of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad through exhibits, trails, and educational displays located throughout the grounds. Visitors can explore the original waterways and landscapes that Tubman traveled while conducting people to freedom across Maryland's Eastern Shore.
The park was established in 2013 to preserve the landscapes where Harriet Tubman conducted approximately 70 enslaved people to freedom during the 1800s. This region of Maryland's Eastern Shore served as a critical part of her escape routes and rescue operations.
The visitor center displays artifacts and documents about Tubman's roles as a conductor, scout, spy, and nurse for the Union Army. These items tell the story of how she worked in different ways to help people escape and fight for freedom.
The park is open from Tuesday through Sunday and offers guided tours and educational programs for visitors of all ages. Plan time to walk the trails and spend time at the visitor center to fully understand the stories and landscape connected to this important history.
The park's original waterways and terrain were essential to how Tubman navigated her rescue missions, and these geographic features remain visible for visitors to explore today. Walking these same paths helps visitors understand the practical challenges and skill that her work demanded.
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