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Harriet Tubman Museum, Cape May, NJ

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Harriet Tubman Museum

A Cape May museum honoring the life and work of abolitionist Harriet Tubman in New Jersey.

632 Lafayette Street, Cape May, NJ 08204 · Cape May, NJ

About Harriet Tubman Museum

Located on Lafayette Street in Cape May, this museum presents the life and work of abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman, with a focus on her connections to New Jersey. Visitors should plan ahead because reservations are strongly suggested and capacity is limited. Tickets are released on a rolling basis, usually three to four weeks before a visit, and entry is by timed admission on the hour. Parking is scarce at the building, so the museum suggests street parking, nearby lots, or walking or biking if you live locally. The site is wheelchair accessible.

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  • #Harriet Tubman
  • #African American history
  • #Cape May
  • #New Jersey

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