The grounds and exhibits to learn about the lives of escaped slaves, abolitionist, civil war spy and suffragist, Harriet Tubman. Welcome to Harriet Tubmans underground railroad state park. Here we highlight Harriet Tubmans early years. She was born about three miles east of here in the town of madison and spent a lot of time in this area. It was here in this area where she learned the skills that were vital to make her a successful conductor on the underground railroad. Skills such as reading the landscapes, reading the stars, foraging for food, and being comfortable outdoors by herself. I would like to highlight our Visitor Center. This building is lined in cedar which is a reference to her time in the timber fields spent with her father. These last three buildings are lined in zinc. The idea is that after you visit our Visitors Center, your ignorance about Harriet Tubmans life and the underground railroad will fade, as well. We have a vegetative roof on the flat surfaces, you can see
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