Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
All across New York State, there are important places imbued with significance to African-American history and the fight for equality, from the Harriet Tubman home in Auburn, to Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, the final resting place of civil rights giants like Shirley Chisholm and Mary Burnett Talbert. These places are more than just museums or landmarks. They are powerful reminders of the struggle for racial justice, where we can feel the enormity of Harriet Tubman’s courage or John Brown’s determination. Transforming New York State into a place of tolerance and acceptance was no easy task. And as we look back at our proud African-American history, we continue to honor those who have contributed so much.
In 1859, John Brown and his followers assaulted the U.S. arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, planning to use the... more
This important museum features a multimedia production, local artifacts (such as leg-irons) and other poignant... more
The Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark (GSENHL),home of wealthy abolitionist Gerrit Smith, and a... more
William H. Seward was one of the most influential figures in 19th-century American politics. As governor of... more
In the 17th and 18th centuries, both free and enslaved Africans were buried at the African Burial Ground in... more
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