Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site, Historical museum in Dresden, Canada
The five-acre property includes three historic buildings along the Sydenham River: the Harris House, Henson House, and Pioneer Church.
Reverend Josiah Henson escaped slavery in 1830 and established the Dawn Settlement in 1841, purchasing 200 acres for a self-sufficient Black community.
The Ontario Heritage Trust renamed the site to Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History in 2022 to address historical sensitivities.
The museum contains artifacts from the 19th century, including Henson's autobiography and a signed portrait given by Queen Victoria in 1877.
The Harris House features a traditional post and beam structure with clapboard siding, gable roof, and cedar shingles representing 1890s architecture.
Phone: +15196832978
Website: https://heritagetrust.on.ca/en/index.php/properties/uncle-toms-cabin
GPS coordinates: 42.58520,-82.19647
Latest update: March 9, 2025 18:38
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