Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Government Shutdown Puts Damper On Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park didn't open to the public until last year, and now the government shutdown has closed the park's doors to those wanting to visit the new site.

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By NPT Staff - October 19th, 2025

Women's Rights, Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Host Underground Railroad Event

Two national historical parks are teaming up to present a week of special events commemorating the Underground Railroad.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - September 14th, 2025

Women's Rights, Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Team Up For 'Equality Week'

Two national parks in New York are teaming up to host a special week-long event to highlight the fight for women's freedoms.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - August 23rd, 2025

Women And The National Parks

There have been, and continue to be, women who played key roles in establishing national parks or who are honored by parks that bear their name or were influenced by their work, or had positions with the National Park Service. How many do you know?

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March 8th, 2021

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UPDATE: Harriet Tubman National Historical Park To Be Formally Established

At a ceremony Tuesday morning, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell signed a memorandum formally establishing the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York as the 414th unit of the National Park System.

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January 10th, 2017

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Unknowns In Terms Of Funding And Personnel Await New Units Of National Park System

With a handful of new units of the National Park System to be ushered in once President Obama signs a half-trillion-dollar defense authorization bill, National Park Service officials are not exactly sure where they'll get the money or personnel to bring the new parks to life, but they're optimistic they'll find a way.

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December 15th, 2014

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