Boat renamed in Tubman's honor

Rochester, N.Y. — The New York State Canals organization is honoring Rochester's connection to those who led slaves to freedom.

A boat at Corn Hill Landing was renamed Tuesday in honor of Harriet Tubman, as part of her bicentennial celebration.

Tubman used the Genesee River and the canal system to help slaves escape slavery in the South and find freedom in the North.

The Journey to Freedom sculpture will be on display at Washington Square Park through the end of the month.

Tubman's bicentennial celebrations will continue through October. Click here for more information.