In her novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin", Harriet Beecher Stowe modelled the character, Uncle Tom, after the Reverend Josiah Henson.

Josiah Henson settled in this part of Canada when he escaped the South along the trails of the underground railroad.  Visit his home and other unique 19th century heritage buildings.


Driving Approach:

Located off Highway #21, 18 miles north of Highway #401. (Highway #401, exit #101 North – Kent Bridge Road #15 to Highway #21 north to Dresden).

Hours of Operation:

Saturday, May 20 to Saturday, October 28
Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Noon to 4 p.m.
July and August
Mondays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Holiday Mondays
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open year-round by appointment for groups of 20 or more.

Phone:
Tel: 519.683.2978
Fax: 519.683.1256 

For more information, please contact Chatham-Kent Tourism at 1.800.561.6125/519.354.6125 or at Cktourism@chatham-kent.ca