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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

History Hour: Josiah Henson, The Man Vs. The Myth

On Thursday, January 22, join us as Ginger Moodie-Woodward explores the remarkable life of our namesake, Rev. Josiah Henson. Enslaved on this property for over 20 years, Henson went on to self-emancipate with his family to Canada, assist in creating a freedman’s settlement, work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, and become a renowned author and orator, even serving as one of the inspirations for Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Admission is $5 per person, light refreshments are provided. Tickets available online and onsite.

Arrive early and take a self-guided tour of the museum. Doors open at 5pm. Parking is only available at Wall Local Park (5900 Executive Blvd. North Bethesda, MD 20852). Limited accessible parking onsite.

Time:
Thursday, January 22, 2026
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Location:
Josiah Henson Museum and Park

11410 Old Georgetown Road
North Bethesda, MD 20852

Fee:

$5

Josiah Henson Special Park February 2018

Josiah Henson Museum and Park