Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site, ON, Canada
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site commemorates the life of Rev. Josiah Henson (1796-1883). Recognized for his contributions to the abolition movement and his work in the Underground Railroad, Henson rose to international fame after Harriet Beecher Stowe acknowledged his memoirs as a source for her anti-slavery novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Henson’s dramatic experiences in slavery and his abolitionist work in Canada helped make him renowned throughout the world.
Explore the fascinating Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site and learn about the unique heritage of Ontario’s Black community.
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