Heritage Days
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Sat, Jun 27, 2026 - Sun, Jun 28, 2026 12pm - 4pm
Location
Josiah Henson Museum and Park
11410 Old Georgetown Rd
Details
The Heritage Days weekend celebration brings to life the remarkable history of Reverend Josiah Henson, whose 1849 autobiography inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s landmark novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
Located on the historic plantation site where Henson was enslaved for more than thirty years before escaping to freedom in Canada, this site uses Heritage Days to offer deep, immersive educational experiences for all ages.
Here is what you can expect during the event:
The Heritage Days weekend celebration brings to life the remarkable history of Reverend Josiah Henson, whose 1849 autobiography inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s landmark novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
Located on the historic plantation site where Henson was enslaved for more than thirty years before escaping to freedom in Canada, this site uses Heritage Days to offer deep, immersive educational experiences for all ages.
