Went on a Ruck this morning to the Josiah Henson Museum. He was the inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom in Uncle Tom's Cabin. He spent his young life on this plantation. If you are ever near by, it's a must see. The man was a legend and saved 118 other Slaves AFTER making it to freedom. Here are the most important take aways: history is important to remember the horrible things of the past to never repeat them and to learn from the incredible examples like Rev. Josiah Henson and emulate their actions.

I was in the area and decided to go to this museum. Very thankful I did. I was taken into the story of Josiah Henson, and he's a man of true extraordinaire. Conquering ugly odds while holding true in the heart-wrenching time of slavery. Like how reflecting on death makes you more careful with how you spend your time, reflecting on his story will help bring good perspective into your life. Worth visiting 100%.

Admission is $5 per adult and you can pay by card inside. The best parking is the lot of Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center and walk straight down to the site in less than 5 minutes. The tour guide was eager to teach information of Josiah Henson, slavery, abolitionists, Maryland's history, and the economy surrounding the time period. Additional information is curated throughout the premises in a very organized learning order. Everyone on site are upbeat and eager to share knowledge.

A historical gem in Montgomery County. The house and grounds are only open on some weekends and special occassions. Visit the park's website for the schedule. The home belonged to a plantation owner who owned slaves including Josiah Henson. Rev. Henson was later able to escape with his family and he wrote about his experiences. Harriet Beecher Stowe based her famous work, Uncle Tom's Cabin, heavily on Rev. Henson's autobiography. A visit is a unique opportunity to see elements of the history of slavery, the underground railroad and a great figure from America's past who helped create tremendous positive change.

I've Lived In Montgomery County Md For Over 30 Years And Never Knew This Place Existed. The Real Life "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The Best Fiction Is Always Based On The Truth.

Outstanding site well maintained by the county (proud to pay my taxes for such an important and informative archeological project). History of slavery sensitively presented by excellent film and great guide. Well worth a visit.

Outstanding tour and museum exhibits. It’s a must-see!

If you are in the area I deffinetly reccomend this new museum. Telling the amazing history of Josiah Henson in a captivating and direct way. My aunt who lives near by had seen the museum being built up and took me here. There is a lovely visitor center (no parking) and addmision is low but helps keep up the place. They have videos, placks and a small park with many explanations about the place and its history. The volunteers were really nice and could explain so much to help us get the most out of the visit.

Amazing, relatively new museum at at a former Montgomery County plantation showcasing the life of Josiah Henson. Would recommend to anyone!

This little known museum is a gem, offering a window into the life of Josiah Henson, the real life minister on whom the character of Uncle Tom (Uncle Tom’s cabin) was based. (And remember! The way people think of Uncle Tom today is not at all consistent with the character in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s profoundly important novel.) Great place to learn the surprising and profoundly moving real history behind what is arguably the most important book in American history.

I went home with the kids to Maryland to visit my folks and my sister and her family for several days earlier this month. My Dad recommended a small, new museum he had visited, one that had just opened a few miles away in our town called the Josiah Henson house. I had never heard this name, never known of the vast plantation where he was enslaved so close to my home, even though the day camp where I spent several summers sits on this land. Growing up in the DC suburbs of Maryland, I knew we were a slave state, but there was a tendency to view ourselves as Northern, definitely not Southern, and visiting this museum with my mom and kids really brought home that sometimes you don't know what you don't know until you know it. At any rate, for anyone visiting DC, I recommend a visit to this little museum. The educators who presented to us are Black, it's an active archaeological site, and the story of Josiah Hensen, abolitionist who lived to 96, and who's slave narrative was the inspiration for Uncle Tom's Cabin, is totally fascinating.

A gem of a museum! I have lived in MoCo most of my life and had no idea the history that was in my own backyard. Learning about Josiah Henson and the history of slavery in Maryland was really eye-opening. I would definitely recommend coming here, it is one of the best museums in the area!

Small museum and active archeology site that gives some insights into slavery in Maryland. The exhibit is very high quality and the highlight is the nineteenth century log kitchen. The reason locals called this log kitchen "Uncle Tom's Cabin" is fascinating.

Absolutely fascinating museum. So worth the visit.

First visit. Will go back. The incredible story of a slave and then an abolitionist who helped free nearly 120 slaves. The principal inspiration for HB Stove's Uncle Tom's Cabin. Well done and a must see local site.

The guides were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The material presented was informative and enjoyable. This museum is a must see activity if you are in the area and interested in knowing more about the background and experience of this courageous man.

A gem of a museum. Engaged and helpful staff. Important story to learn.

If you've read "Uncle Tom's Cabin," I highly recommend visiting. We had the museum to ourselves on a Sunday afternoon, and ticket prices are reasonably priced.

Never knew about this critical piece of history lying in plain sight on Old Georgetown Road. Everyone must visit, with their kids (maybe 8+?), so the horrors of slavery are known to the current generation.

Excellent part of missing Montgomery County history.

Very professionally organized museum. Small but meaningful. The attached log kitchen is there inspiration for the book Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Extremely educational. A way to bring the injustice of slavery to everyone in a way that makes it so easy to identify. I recommend everyone visit

We spent about an hour touring the grounds and museum before we needed to report for a talk. We could have you spent more time. Excellent displays. The website that we consulted had a different time for the event than we expected; I don't know whose fault that was.

Very poignant. This was a small farm not a huge plantation. It shows the evils and cruelty of enslavement on a smaller and more personal scale.

My children treated me to a GREAT Birthday Brunch. We enjoyed everything we tasted…

Very interesting and informative regarding Black history and experience, particularly relative to Rockville. Free parking available at the Aquatic Center one block away across the street.