Harriet Tubman Museum stands at the heart of the historic African-American community in Cape May. The building was the Howell House and was used to be the Macedonia Baptist Church’s parsonage facility. Several display rooms review the history of abolition in Cape May, the underground railroad stops in the area, and its historic African-American community. It bears the name of Harriet Tubman (1820-1913), a former slave who escaped slavery and became a conductor at the underground railroad, leading hundreds of enslaved people to their freedom. Tubman was one of the many enslaved African-Americans who arrived at Cape May to find their freedom and build a new life. They used to row in a boat across the Delaware Bay and stay in one of the safe houses of the underground railroad in Cape May. Tubman stayed in Cape May for several months (over two summers) in the early 1850s, working in hotels to fund her expeditions to rescue slaves in southern countries. The opening ceremony was held virtually due to Covid 19 pandemic on June 17th, 2020, two days before Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The ribbon-cutting ceremony with the NJ Governor, Phil Murphy, was held on September 17th, 2020, and the museum was announced as the official Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey. Several display rooms in the museum are reviewing the history of slavery and abolition in the NJ area and Cape May. Artifacts of slavery, African art and history are on display. More things to do in the area: Wander Cape May streets, check out the old houses; each is in different colors with a lovely garden at the front. Visit the Washington Street Mall, where you will find lots of shopping and dining options. Go to the beach. Explore more about abolition in Cape May with the underground railroad trolley tour. Read more...