The Harriet Tubman Boosters Club The Harriet Tubman Boosters Club has existed for nearly 60 years with a Mission to keep the life's work of American hero Harriet Tubman alive. The group formed in 1953 to promote and support the Tubman Home Museum. Some of the original members were relatives of Tubman, including Jennie Gaskin-Copes and Gladys Bryant (both grand nieces). Ms. Pauline Copes-Johnson, a great grand niece, is a current member of the Club. Membership dipped in the 1990's and then after continual low attendance since then, the Boosters started up strong again in early 2010 with 15 new members intent on continuing the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club legacy.
Becoming a Harriet Tubman Booster
Anyone is welcome to join the Boosters. There is no membership fee, however we do suggest an annual recommended program support donation of $25.00, or any amount you can afford. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. We also welcome larger donations from those who are able to provide greater support. Checks for Program Support Donations may be made out to the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club.
Due to Maya Angelou visit on 4/25
The Boosters Club's next meeting is
Wednesday, May 2, 6:00 p.m.
at the Administration Building
on the premises of the Harriet Tubman Home 180 South St., Auburn, NY. All are welcome to attend.
Agenda - 2013 Centennial Commemoration Year Planning.
Support our school students' efforts as they share the story of Harriet Tubman with our community
Come see "Harriet, the Musical"
March 23-24, 2012
http://auburnpublictheater.org/events.php?eventID=146
SOLD OUT!
Syracuse Gospel Music Workshop of America Concert
at the Historic Willard Memorial Chapel in Auburn, NY
Feb. 12, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
The Life of Harriet Tubman: A Spiritual Journey Through Music
The GMWA is known for their historically accurate musical performances. This concert will be a sequence of African music and Negro spirituals that parallel the life of Harriet Tubman.
Check out this link for a brief sample of music from this sold out performance:
http://videos.syracuse.com/post-standard/2012/02/harriet_tubman_commemoritive_p.html
For more information on the Gospel Music Workshop of America visit http://www.gmwanational.net/
Information on Dr. Joan Rucker Hillsman, founder of Syracuse Chapter:
http://blog.syracuse.com/entertainment/2010/12/gospel_according_to_joan_hills.html
http://joanhillsman.com/
Co-Sponsored by the Community Preservation Committee and the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club
Committee Members Needed
If you are interested in becoming a member of one of our Committees (Fundraising, Special Projects, Community/Social Events, Membership, or 2013 Centennial and Founders Day Committee) please click on Contact Information above to fill out a Contact Form or e-mail us at harriettubmanboosters@yahoo.com. Thank you. We look forward to your assistance in any capacity.
Book Signing
Auburn's Downtown Books and Coffee will be hosting a book signing by Kate Clifford Larson, author of The Assassin's Accomplice, Mary Surratt and the Plot to Kill Abraham Lincoln, on Nov. 11, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. For more information go to http://downtownbooksandcoffee.com/2011/10/12/kate-clifford-larson-book-signing/
UGRR Conference
If you are interested in learning more about Harriet Tubman's life and missions, consider attending the Underground Railroad Conference on the eastern shore of Maryland scheduled for the weekend of June 1-3, 2012. Attend the conference to further your knowledge of the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman and others who helped their fellow man find freedom - there are several tours and seminars offered at the event. Harriet rescued many friends and relatives from around this area. It was from there where the Underground Railroad began for Harriet and the slaves she rescued. For more information, visit the following website: http://www.tubmanugrr.net/TubmanUGRR/Home.html
Friends of Seymour Library Welcomes Author Dr. Kate Clifford Larson The Friends of Seymour Library invited Dr. Kate Clifford Larson, author of Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American Hero on Sunday, March 20, 2011. Members of the community attended the event, a fundraiser to support the library, to hear about the life of Harriet Tubman through the research and writings of Dr. Larson.
On the Radio Harriet Tubman Booster's Club members (pictured from L to R: Jennifer Haines, Laurel Ullyette, Pauline Copes-Johnson, Ursula Johnson, and Tracy Bellerdine) were guests on Dr. Rick Wright's radio show "The Historical-Attitudinal Hour" on Clear Channel's Power 106.9. The Club talked about its mission and current projects including the Intimate Portrait Series DVD that is in the works. The Boosters Club is working with Stefanie Noble of Noblework Media in Syracuse. Stefanie will film and edit the DVD at no charge. We are seeking funds to cover the costs of production and design. Donations to the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club are welcome.
The National Park Service has approved sites in Dorcester, Caroline and Talbot Counties in Maryland where Harriet Tubman was born and lived as a slave, and sites in Auburn, NY where she spent the last 60 years of her life, for designation as a National Park.
To demonstrate to our federal legislators that there is support for this action, please sign our petition at
http://www.change.org/petitions/harriet-tubman-national-historical-parks-act?pe=sl#widget
The Friends of Seymour Library invited Dr. Kate Clifford Larson, author of Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American Hero on Sunday, March 20, 2011. Members of the community attended the event, a fundraiser to support the library, to hear about the life of Harriet Tubman through the research and writings of Dr. Larson.
On the Radio
Harriet Tubman Booster's Club members (pictured from L to R: Jennifer Haines, Laurel Ullyette, Pauline Copes-Johnson, Ursula Johnson, and Tracy Bellerdine) were guests on Dr. Rick Wright's radio show "The Historical-Attitudinal Hour" on Clear Channel's Power 106.9. The Club talked about its mission and current projects including the Intimate Portrait Series DVD that is in the works. The Boosters Club is working with Stefanie Noble of Noblework Media in Syracuse. Stefanie will film and edit the DVD at no charge. We are seeking funds to cover the costs of production and design. Donations to the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club are welcome.
National Park Petition
Please sign the petition to support the designation of Harriet Tubman's Home in Auburn, NY and sites in Maryland where she was born and lived the early years of her life as a joint National Park. See details on "Sign our Petition" page or click here:
http://www.change.org/petitions/harriet-tubman-national-historical-parks-act?pe=sl#widget
Ice Cream Social
Come out to visit the Harriet Tubman Home and learn more about the brave and selfless acts and deeds of Harriet Tubman at this year's Ice Cream Social event that will occur on Sunday, June 26, 2011 from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. at the Harriet Tubman Home (180 South Street, Auburn, NY). Tours of the Home will be offered as well as fresh strawberries and whipped cream and ice cream sundaes. Come and share your experiences and knowledge of Harriet Tubman with other visitors. Hope to see you there! Admission is Free and donations for tours are gratefully accepted.
The Harriet Tubman Boosters Club seeks to keep the legacy of Harriet Tubman alive by hosting events and working on special projects to educate the community, celebrate Harriet's life and keep her memory alive.
We are currently working on a film project to record a personal account of Harriet's life in Auburn, NY from the perspective of some of her relatives, including great-great grandniece, Pauline Copes-Johnson who lives in Auburn and is a current member of the Club, local historians and other people who have insights into the life of Harriet Tubman in the local area.
We are looking for other Tubman relatives who might be willing to be interviewed on film. If interested, please use the Contact Us option.
Financial donations to complete the project are welcome. Checks may be made out to Harriet Tubman Boosters Club and mailed to HTBC, 144 Genesee St., Suite 102-122, Auburn, NY 13021. If you would like more information or are interested in helping out, please contact us by clicking this link. Thank you.
Becoming a Harriet Tubman Booster
Anyone is welcome to join the Boosters. There is no membership fee, however we do suggest an annual recommended program support donation of $25.00, or any amount you can afford. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. We also welcome larger donations from those who are able to provide greater support. Checks for Program Support Donations may be made out to the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club.
Due to Maya Angelou visit on 4/25
The Boosters Club's next meeting is
Wednesday, May 2, 6:00 p.m.
at the Administration Building
on the premises of the Harriet Tubman Home 180 South St., Auburn, NY. All are welcome to attend.
Agenda - 2013 Centennial Commemoration Year Planning.
Support our school students' efforts as they share the story of Harriet Tubman with our community
Come see "Harriet, the Musical"
March 23-24, 2012
http://auburnpublictheater.org/events.php?eventID=146
SOLD OUT!
Syracuse Gospel Music Workshop of America Concert
at the Historic Willard Memorial Chapel in Auburn, NY
Feb. 12, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
The Life of Harriet Tubman: A Spiritual Journey Through Music
The GMWA is known for their historically accurate musical performances. This concert will be a sequence of African music and Negro spirituals that parallel the life of Harriet Tubman.
Check out this link for a brief sample of music from this sold out performance:
http://videos.syracuse.com/post-standard/2012/02/harriet_tubman_commemoritive_p.html
For more information on the Gospel Music Workshop of America visit http://www.gmwanational.net/
Information on Dr. Joan Rucker Hillsman, founder of Syracuse Chapter:
http://blog.syracuse.com/entertainment/2010/12/gospel_according_to_joan_hills.html
http://joanhillsman.com/
Co-Sponsored by the Community Preservation Committee and the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club
Committee Members Needed
If you are interested in becoming a member of one of our Committees (Fundraising, Special Projects, Community/Social Events, Membership, or 2013 Centennial and Founders Day Committee) please click on Contact Information above to fill out a Contact Form or e-mail us at harriettubmanboosters@yahoo.com. Thank you. We look forward to your assistance in any capacity.
Book Signing
Auburn's Downtown Books and Coffee will be hosting a book signing by Kate Clifford Larson, author of The Assassin's Accomplice, Mary Surratt and the Plot to Kill Abraham Lincoln, on Nov. 11, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. For more information go to http://downtownbooksandcoffee.com/2011/10/12/kate-clifford-larson-book-signing/
UGRR Conference
If you are interested in learning more about Harriet Tubman's life and missions, consider attending the Underground Railroad Conference on the eastern shore of Maryland scheduled for the weekend of June 1-3, 2012. Attend the conference to further your knowledge of the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman and others who helped their fellow man find freedom - there are several tours and seminars offered at the event. Harriet rescued many friends and relatives from around this area. It was from there where the Underground Railroad began for Harriet and the slaves she rescued. For more information, visit the following website: http://www.tubmanugrr.net/TubmanUGRR/Home.html
Friends of Seymour Library Welcomes Author Dr. Kate Clifford Larson The Friends of Seymour Library invited Dr. Kate Clifford Larson, author of Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American Hero on Sunday, March 20, 2011. Members of the community attended the event, a fundraiser to support the library, to hear about the life of Harriet Tubman through the research and writings of Dr. Larson.
On the Radio Harriet Tubman Booster's Club members (pictured from L to R: Jennifer Haines, Laurel Ullyette, Pauline Copes-Johnson, Ursula Johnson, and Tracy Bellerdine) were guests on Dr. Rick Wright's radio show "The Historical-Attitudinal Hour" on Clear Channel's Power 106.9. The Club talked about its mission and current projects including the Intimate Portrait Series DVD that is in the works. The Boosters Club is working with Stefanie Noble of Noblework Media in Syracuse. Stefanie will film and edit the DVD at no charge. We are seeking funds to cover the costs of production and design. Donations to the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club are welcome.
The National Park Service has approved sites in Dorcester, Caroline and Talbot Counties in Maryland where Harriet Tubman was born and lived as a slave, and sites in Auburn, NY where she spent the last 60 years of her life, for designation as a National Park.
To demonstrate to our federal legislators that there is support for this action, please sign our petition at
http://www.change.org/petitions/harriet-tubman-national-historical-parks-act?pe=sl#widget
The Friends of Seymour Library invited Dr. Kate Clifford Larson, author of Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American Hero on Sunday, March 20, 2011. Members of the community attended the event, a fundraiser to support the library, to hear about the life of Harriet Tubman through the research and writings of Dr. Larson.
On the Radio
Harriet Tubman Booster's Club members (pictured from L to R: Jennifer Haines, Laurel Ullyette, Pauline Copes-Johnson, Ursula Johnson, and Tracy Bellerdine) were guests on Dr. Rick Wright's radio show "The Historical-Attitudinal Hour" on Clear Channel's Power 106.9. The Club talked about its mission and current projects including the Intimate Portrait Series DVD that is in the works. The Boosters Club is working with Stefanie Noble of Noblework Media in Syracuse. Stefanie will film and edit the DVD at no charge. We are seeking funds to cover the costs of production and design. Donations to the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club are welcome.
National Park Petition
Please sign the petition to support the designation of Harriet Tubman's Home in Auburn, NY and sites in Maryland where she was born and lived the early years of her life as a joint National Park. See details on "Sign our Petition" page or click here:
http://www.change.org/petitions/harriet-tubman-national-historical-parks-act?pe=sl#widget
Ice Cream Social
Come out to visit the Harriet Tubman Home and learn more about the brave and selfless acts and deeds of Harriet Tubman at this year's Ice Cream Social event that will occur on Sunday, June 26, 2011 from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. at the Harriet Tubman Home (180 South Street, Auburn, NY). Tours of the Home will be offered as well as fresh strawberries and whipped cream and ice cream sundaes. Come and share your experiences and knowledge of Harriet Tubman with other visitors. Hope to see you there! Admission is Free and donations for tours are gratefully accepted.
The Harriet Tubman Boosters Club seeks to keep the legacy of Harriet Tubman alive by hosting events and working on special projects to educate the community, celebrate Harriet's life and keep her memory alive.
We are currently working on a film project to record a personal account of Harriet's life in Auburn, NY from the perspective of some of her relatives, including great-great grandniece, Pauline Copes-Johnson who lives in Auburn and is a current member of the Club, local historians and other people who have insights into the life of Harriet Tubman in the local area.
We are looking for other Tubman relatives who might be willing to be interviewed on film. If interested, please use the Contact Us option.
Financial donations to complete the project are welcome. Checks may be made out to Harriet Tubman Boosters Club and mailed to HTBC, 144 Genesee St., Suite 102-122, Auburn, NY 13021. If you would like more information or are interested in helping out, please contact us by clicking this link. Thank you.
