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National Historical Park · New York

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park in New York. No entrance fee.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

TypeNational Historical Park
StateNew York
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkCuyahoga Valley (281 mi)
Closest airportSYR (27 mi)
A tall, green and orange painted church steeple, against a blue sky, with a tree in the foreground.
The Thompson A.M.E. Zion Church and parsonage are the primary buildings for visitors to Harriet Tubman NHP. They are currently undergoing restoration. Photo: NPS

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park is a national historical park run by the National Park Service in New York.

In the park service’s words

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed Closed; Thu Closed; Fri 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Sat 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Sun Closed. 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.

Getting there

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.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) Syracuse, NY No road route 27 Large hub
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) Ithaca, NY No road route 30 Regional
Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) Elmira/Corning, NY No road route 55 Regional

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • [Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and Parsonage](): Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed Closed; Thu Closed; Fri 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Sat 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Sun Closed. The Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and Parsonage serve as the center of Harriet Tubman National Historical park, with the parsonage serving as a visitor contact station. The buildings are open seasonally on a limited basis, as staffing allows.

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. The heaviest snowfall tends to be in January with an average of 33”.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Cuyahoga Valley, about 281 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Harriet Tubman National Historical Park?

No entrance fee.

Where is Harriet Tubman National Historical Park?

In New York. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Syracuse Hancock International Airport, about 27 miles away.

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