Last updated: August 9, 2019
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Harriet Tubman National Historical Park Hosts Its First Naturalization Ceremony
NPS/M. O'Neill
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (NHP), in partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), held the first naturalization ceremony on the grounds of the National Park Service’s legislative partner, Harriet Tubman Home, Inc., on August 8. Twenty-six new citizens from seventeen countries took the Oath of Allegiance while over 160 dignitaries, friends, family, guests and visitors gathered in support of their achievement.
Acting Superintendent Catherine Bragaw reflected on the day, “As we stood on the same ground where Harriet Tubman once stood, we were immersed in her dream of freedom and equality. Her dream lives on.” Pauline Copes Johnson, great-great grand niece of Harriet Tubman was jubilant, “Aunt Harriet would have loved this!”
The U.S. Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS) partners with the National Park Service to host dozens of New Citizen ceremonies in national parks each year. The picturesque and iconic backdrops of parks provide inspirational settings for the ceremonies. The ceremonies are a great way to welcome new citizens and increase awareness of National Park Service sites.
Acting Superintendent Catherine Bragaw reflected on the day, “As we stood on the same ground where Harriet Tubman once stood, we were immersed in her dream of freedom and equality. Her dream lives on.” Pauline Copes Johnson, great-great grand niece of Harriet Tubman was jubilant, “Aunt Harriet would have loved this!”
The U.S. Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS) partners with the National Park Service to host dozens of New Citizen ceremonies in national parks each year. The picturesque and iconic backdrops of parks provide inspirational settings for the ceremonies. The ceremonies are a great way to welcome new citizens and increase awareness of National Park Service sites.