2022 Family Reunion
The 2022 Family Reunion is scheduled from THURSDAY, August 11th to SUNDAY, August 14th! In addition to food and fellowship, we'll have games. Don't miss out on the fun! Reunion location details will be in the annual newsletter. We have sent out the emails but not the...
Josiah Henson Parkway
The Josiah Henson renaming ceremony took place today, March 4 at 9:00 am. The sign is UP! “We are proud to commemorate the Rev. Josiah Henson’s contributions to end slavery with this new street name,” said Montgomery Planning Director Gwen Wright. “We hope that...
Resolution to rename Montrose Parkway, in honor of the Rev. Josiah Henson
The Montgomery County Planning Board, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission approved a resolution to rename Montrose Parkway, located in North Bethesda, in honor of the Rev. Josiah Henson. Montrose Parkway runs behind the museum, but this...
Genealogical Report – Descendants from Reverend Josiah Henson and Explorer Matthew Henson
Dr. Llewellyn “Lew” Toulmin wrote a 134-page genealogy report on descendants from Reverend Josiah Henson and Explorer Matthew Alexander Henson. It is a fascinating read. You will learn so much about the Henson-Nevels connection as well as other family ties. In the...
GRAND OPENING – Josiah Henson Museum and Park
Our cousin Mia was interviewed by NBC regarding the opening of the Josiah Henson Museum and Park. Mia posted on her Facebook page, "The Grounds and Landscaping look terrific! The displays are Dynamic and Awesome! Our Family Bench is just waiting for family members to...
Josiah Henson Museum Advisory Committee meeting updates
Below are some updates and information from the last couple Josiah Henson Museum Advisory Committee meetings. Both the visitor center construction and historic house building renovations have been completed Installation has been completed for both interior &...
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 2019 to be...
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...