Special events are planned for Sunday, March 10, which is considered Harriet Tubman Day, since it marks the anniversary of her death in 1913 (her exact birthdate is unknown). It also marks the two-year anniversary of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is Stop #13 along the Harriet Tubman Byway, a scenic, self-guided driving tour of 36 historically sites on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Also, don’t miss the Harriet Tubman Banquet on March 9, featuring a musical tribute to this American hero.
Here are the special events happening at the Tubman Visitor Center on March 10:
Symbolism in Harriet; Symbolism in Me
10am
Both the park and the visitor center’s life-size bust of Harriet Tubman were designed with symbolism in mind. Spend time with Ranger Roe creating your own piece of art while learning about the hidden meanings of the park and the bust in the lobby.
Behind the Scenes of Harriet Tubman: Soldier of Freedom
11am
Join actor B. Cherie Patterson as she shares her preparation process to become Harriet Tubman in the visitor center’s upcoming orientation film “Harriet Tubman: Soldier of Freedom.” She will take you through her thought process, how she researched Tubman, and on-set challenges.
Reading Ranger
12pm
Meet a ranger in the research library and enjoy stories of Minty’s youth and time on the Underground Railroad.
Smithville
1pm
Join writer and producer Rona Kobell and Smithville native Keith Cornish for a viewing of the film Smithville and hear what life was like and why Smithville and similar communities are so important to preserve.
Mancala! Mancala! Mancala!
2pm
Join a ranger and learn how to play the board game Mancala! It takes a minute to learn and a lifetime to master. Bring a smile and creativity and create your own game board.
The View North – GWWO’s Story-Based Design Approach to the Visitor Center
3pm
Come learn why the visitor center looks the way it does and discover some of the hidden meaning embedded within the facility from the architects.