5 episodes
Walk in Her Footsteps: Harriet Tubman's Life in Auburn, New York Cayuga Tourism
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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Many people are familiar with Harriet Tubman as a conductor of the Underground Railroad, but few know the rest of her story. The story that took place in the Finger Lakes region of New York where she owned property, fulfilled her philanthropic work, married her second husband – and where her legacy lives on today. Harriet Tubman’s legacy lives on in Cayuga County’s historic sites, the small businesses, the residents, and the community itself. Follow in Harriet’s footsteps and walk along the streets and floors of landmarks that welcomed Harriet Tubman to live her life as a free woman.
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Legacy Today
On our final episode of Walk in Her Footsteps, we ground ourselves in the present to understand Harriet Tubman’s impact and the way her life continues to touch the hearts of so many. We also speak to Auburnian business owners to learn how Harriet positively influenced their work.
Walk in Her Footsteps is produced by Whetstone Media in partnership with Tour Cayuga. You can learn more about Whetstone Media at www.whetstonemagazine.com and on IG at @whetstonemagazine, TikTok @whetstonemedia and Twitter @whetstone_mag. For more information on Harriet Tubman’s life in the North, head to tourcayuga.com -
Aunt Harriet
In this episode, we’ll hear from Harriet’s descendants to better understand who Harriet Tubman was as a person and how faith inspired her and others to never stop seeking freedom. We’ll also dive into why food was such an integral component to funding her compound.
Walk in Her Footsteps is produced by Whetstone Media in partnership with Tour Cayuga. You can learn more about Whetstone Media at www.whetstonemagazine.com and on IG at @whetstonemagazine, Tiktok @whetstone and Twitter @whetstone_mag. For more information on Harriet Tubman’s life in the North, head to tourcayuga.com -
Freedom's Footsteps
In this episode, we’ll dive into the people and landmarks that welcomed Harriet Tubman to live her life as a free woman in Auburn.
Walk in Her Footsteps is produced by Whetstone Media in partnership with Tour Cayuga. You can learn more about Whetstone Media at www.whetstonemagazine.com and on IG at @whetstonemagazine, Tiktok @whetstonemedia and Twitter @whetstone_mag. For more information on Harriet Tubman’s life in the North, head to tourcayuga.com -
Historical Auburn
On this episode of Walk in Her Footsteps, we’ll explore how the city of Auburn, New York was founded and why Harriet Tubman chose to settle her and her loved ones here.
Walk in Her Footsteps is produced by Whetstone Media in partnership with Tour Cayuga. You can learn more about Whetstone Media at www.whetstonemagazine.com and on IG at @whetstonemagazine, Tiktok @whetstonemedia and Twitter @whetstone_mag. For more information on Harriet Tubman’s life in the North, head to tourcayuga.com -
Trailer - Walk in Her Footsteps
Launching on August 2, 2022, Walk in Her Footsteps will explore Harriet Tubman's life post enslavement in Auburn, New York.
Walk in Her Footsteps is produced by Whetstone Media in partnership with Tour Cayuga. You can learn more about Whetstone Media at www.whetstonemagazine.com and on IG at @whetstonemagazine, Tiktok @whetstonemedia and Twitter @whetstone_mag. For more information on Harriet Tubman’s life in the North, head to tourcayuga.com