UPDATE – Josiah Henson Park

Our cousin Mia provided some of the “Going-ons” in Maryland with the Josiah Henson Museum and Park in Maryland. Some exciting information as ground has been broken and construction is well on the way. Cousin Dennis traveled to Rockville, MD in September...

Brick Pavers Dedicated to our deceased family members

Let’s come together to dedicate brick pavers for our deceased family members at the future Josiah Henson Park Museum and Education Center in Maryland. The engraved pavers will be placed along the Josiah Henson “Footsteps to Freedom” path used as part of the...

2019 Family Reunion was Awesome

Many are still on a high from our amazing 2018 Family Reunion trip to Rockville, Maryland. We were so pleased to see many of our family members from Canada and Missouri attend this year’s reunion especially since we planned it in less than two months. When you first...

2019 Family Reunion

The 2019 Family Reunion is SUNDAY, August 11th! In addition to food and fellowship, we’ll have games and as usual we’re raffling off great prizes. Don’t miss out on the fun! Reunion location details will be in the annual newsletter. We’re going...

Will Josiah Henson Be Honored With New High School?

A request to Montgomery County Public Schools would name a new high school after the Rev. Josiah Henson, who was a slave in Montgomery County and who ultimately helped 118 slaves to freedom in Canada. The request comes from Montgomery County Council President Hans...