GOVERNOR O’MALLEY TO ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR HARRIET TUBMAN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD VISITOR CENTER

ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 15, 2011) – TOMORROW, Governor O’Malley will announce funding for the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center.

The State of Maryland and the National Park Service have been working in collaboration with local government officials and organizations to create a State Park, Scenic Byway and a National Historical Park in honor of Harriet Tubman.

This long-awaited project of national significance is important to Cambridge residents, the Eastern Shore and all Marylanders.

WHAT: Governor O’Malley to join local officials and guests to announce funding
for the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center

WHEN: TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Harriet Tubman Museum
424 Race Street
Cambridge, MD