Josiah Henson Historical Interpreter

Josiah Henson (1789–1883) was an African-American abolitionist, author, and religious leader who is best known for being one of the inspirations behind Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. Born into slavery in Maryland, Henson escaped to Canada in 1830, where he became a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement and helped other escaped slaves find freedom through the Underground Railroad.

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