US National Monument: Harriet Tubman National Monument - Maryland (2013)
US National Monument: Harriet Tubman National Monument - Maryland (2013)
The Harriet Tubman National Monument in Maryland was established in 2013 in honour of Harriet Tubman, an African American abolitionist and humanitarian.
The monument consists of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center, which provides visitors with an interactive experience about Harriet Tubman's life and the Underground Railroad.
The monument also includes the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway which is a 125-mile driving tour that follows the route Tubman took as she escaped to freedom.
The monument is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where Tubman was born and raised, and includes a variety of historic sites, such as the site of her birth and her family's farm.
Visitors can explore the area and learn about Tubman's heroic efforts and her contributions to the Underground Railroad.
The monument is open to the public year-round, and visitors can take part in a variety of educational programs and activities.
During the summer months, visitors can take part in a ranger-led tour of the monument and learn more about Tubman's life and legacy.
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