Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

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A tall, green and orange painted church steeple, against a blue sky, with a tree in the foreground.
The Thompson A.M.E. Zion Church and parsonage are the primary buildings for visitors to Harriet Tubman NHP. They are currently undergoing restoration.
Brick building surrounded by autumn trees
Tubman's Auburn residence.
Wooden church with tall steeple, with construction equipment out front.
Located near Tubman's home, the church continues to honor Tubman's legacy of freedom.
Headstone of Harriet Tubman
Tubman grave at Fort Hill Cemetery
A black-and-white photograph of the AME Zion church in Auburn, New York. On the back, a message from
The AME Zion church in Auburn, New York.
Photos: National Park Service

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.

Quick Facts

State New York
Designation National Historical Park
State Code NY
Weather 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…

Location & Map

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park is located in New York.

Operating Hours

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.

Wednesday Closed
Monday Closed
Thursday Closed
Sunday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Friday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Activities

Food Picnicking Museum Exhibits Shopping Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Getting 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.

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Contact & Address

Address 47 Parker Street, Auburn, NY, 13021
Phone (315) 835-5945
Email hart_information@nps.gov

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Visitor Centers

Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and Parsonage

The parsonage for the Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church served as a residence for church pastors for decades. Today, it serves as the main visitor…

Hours: The Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and Parsonage serve as the center of Harriet Tubman National Historical park, with the parsonage serving as a visitor contact station. The buildings are open seasonally on a limited basis, as staffing allows.

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