Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center
About the Business
The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center, located at 4068 Golden Hill Road in Church Creek, Maryland, is a museum, park, and travel agency operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The visitor center is open to the public from 10am to 4pm Tuesday through Sunday, offering exhibits that provide a deep understanding of Harriet Tubman's early years in Maryland and her legacy as a leader in the Underground Railroad resistance movement.
The 17-acre park serves as the trailhead for the 125-mile Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway, offering orientation to Tubman and Underground Railroad heritage sites in the county and region. The visitor center features a museum store, information desk, research library, and exhibit space. The park is linked to the adjacent Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge visitor center through programming, trails, and roads.
The institution also offers Junior Ranger activities focused on teaching children about Harriet Tubman's life and the importance of the Underground Railroad. Visitors can participate in self-guided activities or request ranger-led tours and interpretive programs with advance notice. The visitor center aims to educate and inspire visitors about Tubman's legacy and the history of the Underground Railroad.
Additionally, the Department of Natural Resources is committed to preserving and protecting Maryland's natural resources, while the Maryland General Assembly's Office of Legislative Audits operates a fraud hotline to report any misuse of state government resources.
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Location & Phone number
4068 Golden Hill Rd, Church Creek, MD 21622, United States
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Reviews
"A historical tribute to the amazing Harriet Tubman. I could not stop thinking about her and slavery; every person should know this history and Harriet Tubman’s life story. Definitely worth a stop to learn about American history."
"We missed visiting when there were open but managed to hike the trail around the visiter center and read about the history of Harriet Tubman"
"Had a lovely time touring the ground. Nice trails. The museum displays were engaging and informative. The video was a great introduction to the exhibit. I learned so many new things. Must see if you are ever on Maryland's eastern shore."
"Took a family trip here with my wife and two of our daughters. It gives you a real perspective of what life was like back then and an understanding of the unspoken part of our history. Imagine walking 100 miles to Philadelphia from the Eastern Shore. I’m sure she encountered it all and to keep coming back so that other slaves can be free makes her a real American hero."
"Our first trip on the road after being home bound during the covid pandemic was to The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitors Center in Dorchester Maryland. The visitors center has a wealth of information on Harriet Tubman and her heroic determined role to free slaves. The staff was awesome and I recommend you take a trip and visit."
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