Description
This park in North Bethesda, MD is significant because of its association with Reverend Henson, whose 1849 autobiography, The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s landmark novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
This two-part program includes a presentation about Reverend Henson, followed by a tour of the museum and grounds of the plantation where he was enslaved. Participants will learn about the ongoing archaeological investigation at the site and view some of the artifacts discovered.
Participants provide their own transportation. Josiah Henson Museum and Park are located at 11410 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852. Visitor parking is available 1.5 blocks away at the Shriver Aquatic Center in Wall Local Park located at 5900 Executive Boulevard. Limited accessible parking for those who display a handicap parking permit. Upon arrival, check in with the front desk at the Visitor Center.
