Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History

29251 Freedom Road, Dresden, ON N0P 1M0

Ontario Heritage Trust site recognizing Josiah Henson and interpreting Black history, freedom seekers and the Dawn Settlement near Dresden.

Museum on the site of a historic Black settlement.

Updated · Mis à jour — May 16, 2026

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