Josiah Henson Museum and Park
Located on the old Isaac Riley Farm where Reverend Josiah Henson lived and worked as a slave from 1795 to 1830. His 1849 autobiography inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe's landmark novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin." A National Park Service Network to Freedom site.
Hours
See website for hours.
Contact
Local Phone: 301-765-8790
August 22, 2023
Q6184YMakLittle museum, big history
In my excitement to visit this museum, I missed the fact that it's only open on the weekends! But we toured the grounds and peeked in windows. The outdoor signage told the story well enough. It's...
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Ann1989Little known, but important African American History site just outside D.C.
We highly recommend a visit to this site for anyone who is interested in African-American history, the history of slavery in the United States, the history of the D.C. area, and literary history...
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