Welcome to Harriet Tubman National Park
According to The Grio, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch agreed to a transfer of land between the National Park Service and Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. This land agreement was the first major obstacle in the creation of Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, since Congress approved the creation of the park and the Harriet Tubman Underground National Park in Maryland, in 2014. The obstacle is now cleared. The next stop is an official ceremony in Washington D.C. to formally establish the park and then a smaller ceremony in Auburn.
In order for land to be designated as a national park, the National Park Service must own at least a portion of the property. For those worried that the Tubman land was sold off to the government, never fear. According to the …show more content…
"This is good. This is really, really good," declared Karen Hill, executive director of the Harriet Tubman Home.
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer called Tubman a "remarkable American hero" and have lobbied for the park for many years. Said Gillibrand, "The Harriet Tubman residence showcases the life of an icon and agent of social change who altered the face of our nation for future generations.This designation would be another national highlight of New York's rich history and would strengthen our commitment to preserving our landmarks."
Tubman was a slave in Maryland who escaped in 1849. Instead of reveling in her own freedom, she risked her life to return to Maryland and rescue over 70 other slaves. She purchased her home in Auburn, New York, in 1959 and added the adjoining 25 acres in 1896. She opened the Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged elderly blacks on this property. In 1903, she gave the property to AME Zion Church with the understanding that they would oversee the home and take care of the property. With federal protection, the land will now be a monument in
According to The Grio, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch agreed to a transfer of land between the National Park Service and Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. This land agreement was the first major obstacle in the creation of Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, since Congress approved the creation of the park and the Harriet Tubman Underground National Park in Maryland, in 2014. The obstacle is now cleared. The next stop is an official ceremony in Washington D.C. to formally establish the park and then a smaller ceremony in Auburn.
In order for land to be designated as a national park, the National Park Service must own at least a portion of the property. For those worried that the Tubman land was sold off to the government, never fear. According to the …show more content…
"This is good. This is really, really good," declared Karen Hill, executive director of the Harriet Tubman Home.
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer called Tubman a "remarkable American hero" and have lobbied for the park for many years. Said Gillibrand, "The Harriet Tubman residence showcases the life of an icon and agent of social change who altered the face of our nation for future generations.This designation would be another national highlight of New York's rich history and would strengthen our commitment to preserving our landmarks."
Tubman was a slave in Maryland who escaped in 1849. Instead of reveling in her own freedom, she risked her life to return to Maryland and rescue over 70 other slaves. She purchased her home in Auburn, New York, in 1959 and added the adjoining 25 acres in 1896. She opened the Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged elderly blacks on this property. In 1903, she gave the property to AME Zion Church with the understanding that they would oversee the home and take care of the property. With federal protection, the land will now be a monument in