Suggested Trips

• Harriet Tubman Home--Located in Auburn, New York, at 180 South St. Rd., the old Harriet Tubman home is open to the public by appointment. This home has been restored and welcomes an annual pilgrimage in May. For more information, call (315) 253-2621.

• Harper's Ferry, West Virginia--Within a day's trip from Washington, D.C., historic Harper's Ferry, West Virginia has memories of when John Brown captured its arsenal in the days before the Civil War. Visit "John Brown's Fort" at the Old Arsenal Square, which was the armory firehouse where John Brown was captured. There are museums and mountain scenery.

• Local history--Check with your local historical society or library for sites in your area which may date back to the days of the underground railroad or the Civil War.