About the Organization
Preserves landscape where Tubman was born enslaved and later led dozens to freedom. Interprets Underground Railroad and Eastern Shore's role in freedom-seeking.
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park preserves the landscapes of Maryland's Eastern Shore where Harriet Tubman was born into slavery and later returned to lead others to freedom. Tubman, the Underground Railroad's best-known conductor, was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom; before the Civil War she repeatedly risked her own life to guide some 70 enslaved people north to new lives of freedom. As she famously said, "I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger." The park, administered by the National Park Service, protects the same landscapes Tubman used to carry herself and others away from slavery.
What to Explore
- The Tubman landscapes of the Eastern Shore — the fields, woods, and waterways central to her life and her escapes.
- Underground Railroad history — interpretation of the network of people and sites who aided freedom seekers.
- Education materials and programs — classroom lesson plans, field-trip resources, and commemorations such as the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial.
Planning Your Visit
The park is located on Maryland's Eastern Shore (mailing address 4068 Golden Hill Road, Church Creek, MD 21622). Because hours, programs, and visitor center availability can change, confirm details before your visit at the official National Park Service website, nps.gov/hatu.
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