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Sen. Van Hollen to visit UMES, honor Harriet Tubman

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<p>WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 27: Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) (R), speaks about gun safety as Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) listens, during news conference on Capitol Hill January 27, 2016 in Washington, DC. The Senators introduced legislation to ensure that the victims of gun violence are allowed to have their day in court and that the gun industry manufacturers, sellers and interest groups are not shielded from liability when it acts with negligence and disregard for public safety. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)</p>

By: WMAR Staff

Posted at 7:59 AM, Feb 20, 2017

and last updated 2017-02-20 08:11:55-05

Sen. Chris Van Hollen will visit the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to announce new legislation honoring Harriet Tubman and highlight the importance of Black History Month.

Tubman's legacy will be celebrated March 11 when The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center will open to the public in Church Creek.

Van Hollen will also meet with students and university leadership to discuss the impact of investing in education at every level.

The visit will begin at 10:15 a.m. Monday at the UMES Frederick Douglass Library.

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