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June 3, 2026 | 8:15 AM

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Harriet Tubman Museum prepares for grand reopening with new, immersive experience

June 3, 2026 | 8:18 PM

A reimagined Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center will utilize new technology to teach visitors about Tubman’s life and legacy. In May 2025, water from a broken pipe caused significant damage at the Cambridge, Maryland, museum, destroying parts of the exhibits. Linda Harris, director of events and programming at the museum, said they were processing the insurance claim when an anonymous donor stepped in to help.

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