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
March 01, 2022
Charlene SSuperb - must visit
Fantastic small museum about a disturbing time in our hsitory. I loved the commitment of the staff, although our docent was a little vague, but that did not detract from an important learning...
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N7232LMemilyhA hidden gem
I was excited to come visit after hearing a zoom history talk about this museum. COVID protocols were in place with timed entry and styluses to access the interactive exhibits. This is the first...
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