Tag: Henson
Josiah Henson museum in Dresden celebrates Emancipation Day
Breadcrumb Trail Links Entertainment Local Entertainment News Local News The Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History helped bring its namesake’s vision to life for Emancipation Day this weekend. Published Jul…
Emancipation Day draws crowd to Josiah Henson museum
News Local News Published Jul 29, 2023 • 2 minute read Calvin Lawrence, of London Gospel Collective, belts out a note during the group’s performance Saturday at the Josiah Henson…
National recognition for renaming of Josiah Henson Museum
News Local News Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site in Dresden was renamed the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History in July. The name change led to an award for the…
Museum name change helps ‘reclaim Josiah Henson’
News Local News Publication date: Aug 02, 2022 • 35 minutes ago • 4 minute read • Join the conversation Steven Cook, curator of Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site, said…
‘A noble honor’: Henson descendants welcome name change
Noting his enduring legacy, within the local community as well as the country as a whole, descendants of Josiah Henson believe the time had come for a name change at…
Name change helps ‘reclaim Josiah Henson and his story’
News Local News Uncle Tom’s Cabin renamed Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History Publication date: Jul 30, 2022 • 36 minutes ago • 4 minute read • Join the conversation…