Saturday, May 16 to Friday, October 30, 2009

29251 Uncle Tom's Road, Dresden

Join us in 2009 at Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site to celebrate the achievements of Reverend Josiah Henson and other early Black settlers.

New this year is a timeline exhibit highlighting world events telling the story of North America's rich Black history and a video on the life and legacy of Josiah Henson. At the five-acre museum site visitors can also explore the interpretive centre and the exhibit I'll Use My Freedom Well, as well as historic buildings, cemeteries and a gift shop. This year's Emancipation Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, August 1.

Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site commemorates the life of Josiah Henson, a former slave, who escaped to Canada via the Underground Railroad. Henson rose to international fame after Harriet Beecher Stowe acknowledged his memoirs as a source for her novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. Settling in southwestern Ontario, he worked to improve life for the Black community and helped to establish the Dawn Settlement. He would go on to become an internationally recognized abolitionist, preacher and conductor on the Underground Railroad.

Located in Dresden, approximately three hours west of Toronto, Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site is owned and operated by the Ontario Heritage Trust, an agency of the Government of Ontario dedicated to identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario's heritage.

Hours of operation:

Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Noon to 4 p.m.
Open Mondays in July, August and holidays
Open year-round by appointment for groups of 20 or more

Admission:

$6.25 for adults
$5.25 for seniors and students (13 to 17)
$4.50 for children (6 to 12)
Free for children under 6
$20 for a family

For information and group bookings, please contact:

Steven Cook
Site Manager, Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site
Telephone: 519-683-2978
E-mail: utchs@heritagetrust.on.ca
Website: www.uncletomscabin.org