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: WM17ZZ9
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2023
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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 accordingly.
Address:
11410 Old Georgetown Road
Rockville, Maryland United States of America
20852
Web site: [Web Link]
Site Details: Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Adults - $5, Children $4.
Open to the public?: Public
Name of organization who placed the marker: Montgomery County
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