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Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park is a sightseeing stop in Church Creek, MD, part of the Ocean City & the Delmarva Beaches guide. Cost: free.

4068 Golden Hill Rd · Church Creek, MD

Why you should go…

This national historical park on Maryland's Eastern Shore preserves Dorchester County landscapes where Harriet Tubman was born, lived enslaved and later returned to lead others north to freedom. The visitor center on Golden Hill Road has exhibits, a film, picnic areas and a bust of Tubman, and staff can help you plan a route. It also serves as the gateway to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway, which links related sites across the region.

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