Josiah Henson Museum & Park - Rockville, Maryland - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

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.

Name: Josiah Henson Museum & Park Street Location: 11410 Old Georgetown Road Local Municipality: Montgomery Parks State/Province, etc.: Maryland Country: United States of America Web Site: [Web Link] Picnic Facilities: None Recreational Facilities: Museum and self guided trail Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed Date Established: Not listed Monuments/Statues: Not listed Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed Fountains: Not listed Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed Special Events: Not listed Traditional Geocaches: Not listed

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