Josiah Henson Museum and Park Celebrates One Year Anniversary
The Josiah Henson Museum & Park will be hosting its one year anniversary on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the Montgomery County Parks website. The… Read More
Josiah Henson Museum and Park
Underground Railroad Hero Josiah Henson Honored with Street Renaming
The County Planning Board officially renamed Montrose Parkway for Josiah Henson. Friday morning. Henson worked as a slave on the Riley plantation in what is now North Bethesda until 1830.… Read More
‘Montrose Parkway’ Now ‘Josiah Henson Parkway’
The Montgomery Planning Board voted to rename Montrose Parkway in Bethesda to honor local abolitionist Rev. Josiah Henson in a Feb. 24 meeting. “He was an absolutely remarkable human being… Read More
Josiah Henson Museum Recognizes International Underground Railroad Month
The newly completed Josiah Henson Museum in North Bethesda will hold a community event on Sunday, September 12, commemorating International Underground Railroad Month. The celebration, hosted by Montgomery Parks, will… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 10, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Sept. 10 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. 9/11 Community Remembrance: Montgomery County will honor the 11 county residents who perished during… Read More
Josiah and Matthew Henson and The Explorers Club
Last week I described the astounding life of Josiah Henson and the new Montgomery County Parks Museum that has just opened in his honor. This week I will tell you… Read More
New Josiah Henson Slavery Museum Opens in Montgomery County
After several months of delay due to the Covid pandemic, the brand-new Josiah Henson Museum in north Bethesda has just opened to the public. It is definitely worth a visit! … Read More
Montgomery Parks Updates Capacity Limits for Athletic Facilities, Summer Camps
Montgomery Parks announced Saturday that they will be increasing the allowed number of visitors at many of their park facilities from 25% to 50% capacity, in accordance with Montgomery County’s… Read More
Museum Honors Josiah Henson who Escaped Slavery in Montgomery County
The Josiah Henson Museum and Park opened April 23. It walks you through the life of Henson on the North Bethesda property where he was enslaved. Born into slavery in… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 20, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 20, and it is National Weed Day. Two years ago, MyMCM visited Zen Leaf in Germantown to learn about medical cannabis. Here’s a look back at that… Read More