A tall, green and orange painted church steeple, against a blue sky, with a tree in the foreground.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park · New York

NPS

📍 StateNew York

🏛️ TypeNational Historical Park

🎟️ EntryFree

🏃 Activities5

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National Historical Park of the United States

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park is a US historical park in Auburn and Fleming, New York. Associated with the life of Harriet Tubman, it has three properties: the Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged, in Auburn; the nearby Harriet Tubman Residence, just across the city/town line in Fleming; and the Thompson A.M.E. Zion Church and parsonage in Auburn. They are located at 180 and 182 South Street and 47–49 Parker Street, respectively. The A.M.E. Zion Church unit is administered by the National Park Service (NPS), and the South Street properties, including a historic barn and a visitor center, are jointly managed and operated by both the NPS and the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. The church also works with the NPS in park operations. The Harriet Tubman Grave, in nearby Fort Hill Cemetery, is not part of the park.

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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.

Park Photos

Brick building surrounded by autumn trees

Wooden church with tall steeple, with construction equipment out front.

A black-and-white photograph of the AME Zion church in Auburn, New York. On the back, a message from

Activities

Food Picnicking Museum Exhibits Shopping Gift Shop and Souvenirs

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.

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Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	10:00AM - 4:00PM	10:00AM - 4:00PM	Closed

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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to enter Harriet Tubman National Historical Park?

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park is free to enter.

What are the best activities at Harriet Tubman National Historical Park?

Popular activities at Harriet Tubman National Historical Park include: Food, Picnicking, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Gift Shop and Souvenirs.

What is the weather like at Harriet Tubman National Historical Park?

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”.

How do I get to Harriet Tubman National Historical Park?

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.