National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in New York. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

New York National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

A tall, green and orange painted church steeple, against a blue sky, with a tree in the foreground.
Thompsom A.M.E. Zion Church · Photo: NPS (via nps.gov)

About the 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.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 1 caution and 0 information.

Caution

Platform Lift at the Parsonage Out of Order

The platform lift (wheelchair lift) for the Parsonage building is out of order until further notice. The Parsonage is accessed by a staircase with five steps. Visitors who are unable to use stairs may not be able to access the building. The historic Thompson A.M.E. Zion Church remains fully accessible.

Posted or updated Oct 22, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Harriet Tubman.

FoodPicnickingMuseum ExhibitsShoppingGift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating hours

Harriet Tubman helped raise funds to build the Thompson Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church at 49 Parker Street.

Thompson Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church & Parsonage
DayHours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
SundayClosed

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 quickly. Snow in November is not uncommon.

Contact and directions

Phone
(315) 835-5945
Email
[email protected]
Address
47 Parker Street, Auburn, NY 13021
Coordinates
42.9129, -76.5647· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and ParsonageMon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu Closed · Fri 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sun Closed(315) 835-5945Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/hart/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.