Josiah Henson Museum & Park - Rockville, Maryland
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flyingmoose
N 39° 02.614 W 077° 07.295
18S E 316392 N 4323753
Located on the Southbound side of Old Georgetown Road.
Waymark Code: WM17ZZ8
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2023
Views: 1
Josiah Henson Museum & Park is the former plantation property of Isaac Riley where Reverend Josiah Henson was enslaved. The size of the plantation has shrunk over time and now just a small lot encompassing the house remains. The site is associated with Josiah Henson, who wrote a autobiography which influenced the book "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The Riley-Bolton House is a historical landmark as well as a current (2023) archeological site.
The Museum itself has a theater where a short film can be seen. There is a self guided tour of the grounds with signage. Inside the Riley-Bolton House is the main part of the museum with artifacts and historical information.
Visiting, the hours are limited so plan accoringly.
Theme:
Cultural History
Street Address:
11420 Old Georgetown Rd
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Friday
10 AM–4 PM
Saturday
10 AM–4 PM
Sunday
12–4 PM
Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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