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A Walk in Father Henson’s Footsteps

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Josiah Henson Park, North Bethesda MD

Feb 25 - Feb 26, 2017

A Walk in Father Henson’s Footsteps

Montgomery Park staff talk to visitors at 2016’s “A Walk in Father Henson’s Footsteps” program.

Retrace the footsteps of Rev Josiah Henson from his enslavement to escape on the Underground Railroad to freedom. Learn about his extraordinary life, which inspired the novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

Celebrate Black History Month!

Walk in Father Henson’s Footsteps at Josiah Henson Park.

Retrace the footsteps of Reverend Josiah Henson from his enslavement to escape on the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada. Learn about his extraordinary life, which inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Landmark novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Screenings of the Time Team America documentary: The Search for Josiah Henson at Noon, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 pm.

PHOTOS

  • Gallery 1 - An 1876 engraving of the Reverend Josiah Henson.
  • Gallery 2 - The historic Riley/Bolten House is located in Josiah Henson Park in North Bethesda.
  • An 1876 engraving of the Reverend Josiah Henson.

LOCATION

Josiah Henson Park

11420 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852

PARKING INFO

Parking for Josiah Henson Park,11420 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda, is available around the corner at the Shriver Aquatic Center, 5900 Executive Blvd.

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