Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged - Auburn, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 54.687 W 076° 33.824
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The Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged is located at 182 South Street in Auburn, NY.
Waymark Code: WMPF8X
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Harriet Tubman Born into slavery, ca. 1820, in Dorchester County, MD. She gained her freedom in 1849 when she escaped to Philadelphia and became one of the foremost "conductors" on the Underground Railroad.

After the Civil War she dedicated her effort to helping former slaves and became active in the women's rights movement and the AME Zion Church. In 1896, she purchased 25 acres near to her home which included a wood building was was to become the Home for Aged. In 1903, she deeded the property to the AME Zion Church with the understanding that the church would continue to run the Home.

The Home for the Aged was restored in 1949 and now a historic museum open for tours.
Street address:
180 South Street
Auburn, NY United States
13021


County / Borough / Parish: Cayuga

Year listed: 1974

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Ethnic Heritage - Black; Religion; Social History

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Sanatorium

Current function: Museum

Privately owned?: no

Hours of operation: From: 10:00 AM To: 4:00 AM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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