Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center
Facility · Maryland ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park (SP)
- 3 ft
- Elevation
Operated in partnership with the Maryland Park Service, this visitor center considers the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, born a slave here in Dorchester County, Maryland. Tubman escaped her condition of slavery and returned to Maryland to bring more than 70 relatives and friends to freedom using the Underground Railroad network. Experience the landscape that colored Tubman's early life, and explore exhibits and a film to learn more about her compelling story.
Getting there
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center directions and information are available at http://www.nps.gov/hatu.
38.44901, -76.13789 · 38°26'56.4"N 76°8'16.4"W
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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center?
- No. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (410) 221-2290
- Email hatu_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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