Reviews of Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site (Museum)

Moe Al-Khafajy

Place to see, black history

Adriel Juarez

It's a great and Históric place

Alex Schadenberg

A great place to learn about the history of the black community in Southern Ontario. I was impressed with it as a historical site.

P Lem

Good historic site. It does not open till May.

Pat Loncke

Staff was very knowledgeable about Uncle Toms story and history. Interesting items inside the museum and outside on the museum grounds. A very important part of Canadian history. Highly recommend visiting there.

Donna Lawrence

An important contribution to Canadian History that many are not aware of. Historical landmark. Took my family to pay our respect and learn about Josiah Henson's hardships on Canada Day.

Angelina Thompson

Good trip

Nicholas Stenton

Fantastic museum and historical site. Staff is beyond friendly and welcoming. A great spot to take your family, class, or history loving friends.

Natalie Andrews

The museum was closed but its still a lovely spot to visit

zordhalo

Usually muddy there . But great history lesson

Marcia Folkes

So much to see and learn. This place is not publicized enough. So much black history.

Detra Boyd

If you wanna know about black history in is that the fight to freedom this with excellent place.

Debra Wright

Great place to learn about our history.

Dennis Ryckman

Excellent museum, learned lots, higjly recommended.

Michael Corbett

Historical a must see place

Christophe Plantiveau - Oger

(Translated) Josiah Henson, the hero of Uncle Tom's Cabin. After escaping from Kentucky, where he was a slave, Josiah Henson settled in southern Ontario. It was made famous when Harriet Beecher Stowe was inspired by his memoirs to write his famous novel. The place is both sober and inspiring. (Original) Josiah Henson, le héros de la Case de l’Oncle Tom. Après s’être enfui du Kentucky où il était esclave, Josiah Henson s’était établi dans le sud de l’Ontario. Il fut rendu célèbre lorsqu’Harriet Beecher Stowe s’inspira de ses mémoires pour écrire son célèbre roman. Le lieu est à la fois sobre et inspirant.

Dione Thomas

Steeped in rich history and brought to life by passionate staff and wonderful exhibits. Definitely a must see!

Michel Sabourin

(Translated) Excellent place to discover a bit of the little-known history of the "Underground Railroad" network (Original) Excellent endroit où y découvrir un peu l'histoire peu connu du réseau "Underground Railroad"

Mario Atilano Gallego

Good place to know about history

Bruce Nielsen

Exhibit was closed however the Cemetery was worth the visit.

Norisa Charles

Learned a lot about Josiah Henson a slave that gained his freedom through the underground railroad.

Whitetiger Rivera

Good to find out about black history, at this place.

Bunny Lascelles

First time an was very interesting.

Rick Bartel

The curator was very knowledgeable and interesting. He definitely made the event with group interaction and trivia.

Oscar Villar

Absolutely incredible!

Ed Trenkl

Great Place to Visit. Lots of history there.

Jessica Curtis

There’s an amazing amount of interesting information. Good introduction video and exhibits. The buildings are the best part with the artifacts out for display. Make sure to check out the cemetery’s as they’re interesting to see. My issues were the some of the staff were rude at arrival (talking to each other and not acknowledging guests in a timely manner and I’m pretty sure it was the manager Brenda) and we were made to feel somewhat guilty for the fact that they were busy. I was surprised that the washroom doesn’t have a change table. Had to change and feed my baby outside as there wasn’t anywhere else to go.

Alejandro Aguirre

It was really cool to hear about the life of the father of king T'challa

lisa labadie-gagnier

A wonderful historic site...brought out of country guests here for an afternoon of discovery and learning...a film is shown and an onside and outside area to walk through. Very enjoyable time.

Joel Myers

Very informative!

Robyn Cooper

Love this place. Very nice gift shop. Docents are very knowledgeable. Amazing preservation of African American history of enslavement

Daphne Liu

Very fascinating piece of history but it’s closed today, we don’t know it’d it’s due to the covid or the day of the week.

Sharon Howe

Not open at all but website says Museum section is closed

Christopher SS Reid

Very interesting and commonly not discussed history If say the one thing took away was the "uncle Tom" slur that is heard makes no sense i have since come to understand 'Sambo' would be the more appropriate reference. Shocking how someone's name could be associated with such a bad connotation when he did so much good. Boggles the mind. On our first visit i was so overwhelmed with info I wasn't expecting and we went later in the day I will visit again post pandemic. Black history really should be just merged into "History" while in sure there are bad stories regarding race groups (especially with native people) why world positive stories like this not be part of Canada well publicized history

Andrea Gillier

Great history! A must see

Daniel Gabrian

Although closed, was a great place to visit.

stan beatty

Was extremely interesting!

Gillian McDonald

Loved it The hidden history of Canada This pilgrimage gave me higher appreciation for my race and our power to endure!

Dave Warren

Enjoyed our tour of Uncle Tom's Cabin. It was awesome. If you get a chance visit the museums in Oakville and St Catherine's Ontario Canada for additional underground railroad history.

Shelly Somerville

It was certainly worth the visit. My family learned another important part of Canadian history. Very well done. Enjoyed our visit.

Paul Van Hardeveld

A proud part of Canadian history. A must see.

Marco Antonio Nieto

Sadly it was close due to the current pandemic situation. All the pictures I posted where from outside. I would be a pleasure to see how the reverent Henson created this Black Community and how he taught them different arts to support their communities as freemen. I will come here back, for sure.

Maple City Girl

A great part of Chatham-Kent’s Black history! Learning about Josiah Henson the man Uncle Tom was based off of just adds more to the amazing history this area has. Great staff and great site.

Janice Greenaway

Lots of interesting information

Ann Johnson

Historian was informative and q great historical site

David Helminiak

The historic program and presenters here exceptional!

Ivy Moss

A haven

DR. LEWIS

I returned to Rev. Josiah Henson's home, Dawn Settlement, after many, many years. A 6th grade teacher brought us there. That visit kicked off my keen interest in African American history, as well as African history. I returned after 40 years away. It was awesome!!! So Awesome!!! I love this place and am grateful to the Ontario Heritage Trust that maintain it.

Josh H

An amazing place in an amazing place!

Sean Normand

A must-go! only a 30-45min visit for some very important history!

Angie Gilbert

Very informative and friendly staff. Authentic buildings and artifacts are presented in an easy, self-guided manner. Great experience.

Heather O'Malley

Interesting historical site with excellent displays.

Deanna Official Tv

I enjoyed myself

Sherrill Bullis

Beautiful site and very informative

Dawn Pickering

Went many times as a cold since I grew up near it, but took my own family recently and it's much improved. Lovely and modern visitor's centre now, beautiful restoration of certain buildings, etc. Fantastic way for children to learn about the underground railroad.

P. J.

Who knew it was in Canada? At least, Josiah's house is. Thank you Harriet!

James Vellenga

Wonderful historical site with an abundance of information. Very glad we came.

Mary Starr

Thoughly enjoyed this stop. Very informative

Jason Booth

It would have been better if we had a guided tour of Josiah's house but this is limited by the COVID restrictions. The staff were knowledgeable and there wasn't any political agenda with the information presented. Instead they allowed people to make their own conclusions about the horrors of slavery.

Ann McInnis - Tonge

Got there too late, they were closed. It looked nice from the outside.

Viola Pettigrew

The best

Lisa Janzen

Went here with my daughter's school field trip. Very informative and interesting. The staff did a great job with hands on learning.

Jimmy Lincoln

Staff is so friendly. A unique experience that I recommend for all.

Coty Zachariah

Great history and truths about Southern Ontario's role with escaped slaves and the Dawn settlement.

adrian maden

It was closed but it is beautiful and well maintained.

Elizabeth Wiebe

Great place to visit. Real history, had a very informative tour. Friendly staff.

Curtis Gabriel

Because of covid couldn't get in and I will next time,but it was great to be here and get a little feeling what was happing here.

Samantha Fraser Macumber

Such an educational experience. Really enjoyed our time.

Jessica Arias

Very interesting and educational. My kids enjoyed it to.

Virginia Nothrop

Such an important piece of history! A must see. Great tour guide very informative.

Dukdo Kwoun

It was a very good chance to visit there.

serieg95

(Translated) It is a pleasant museum, the guides are very well documented about the slavery of African Americans, and make the journey more enjoyable and interesting. It is a good cultural place for people who love history or just to hang out and learn (Original) Es un museo agradable, los guías estan muy bien documentados acerca de la esclavitud de los afroamericanos, y hacen el recorrido mas ameno e interesante. Es un buen lugar cultural para las personas amantes de la historia o solo para pasar el rato y aprender

Wei Qu

Nice staff, quiet place.Fee for adult is $7.

Adam Withers

Very historic and nice people

Joseph 2017 Benoit

(Translated) A historical treasure of the region (Original) Un trésor historique de la région

David Twigg

Great history field trip!

Natasha Ranger

A woman in charge named Brenda was very rude upon arrival. We stood at the front for a good minute before someone even spoke to us. When she did acknowledge us we were told that they were busy as she sat at the front chatting with others who were making a documentary of the place... Sorry but that shouldn't be conducted at the front desk, appreciate your customers and welcome them. As for the tour it was wonderful. We had a well knowledged young man give us a tour and answer all of our questions. Very interesting place to visit. Brenda 0 stars Staff 5 stars

Elaine Goos

We came to visit Tuesday May 14 and while we were reading the plaque a lady rather rudely said they were closed until the weekend. I felt she did not want us there. We had taken a week off to tour some of the Underground Railway areas and the Black museums. But were we not welcome because we were white??? Please correct your website about hours open.

Dewey Cash well

Great.

Sylvia Finlay

A piece of important history. Be prepared as it's nothing fancy and in a very rural setting but worth seeing

Peter Icken

(Translated) If you like history, you will feel comfortable here. History you can touch. Something hidden and hard to find. And: Hardly any Canadian knows "Uncle Tom's Hut". What is mandatory reading for us does not seem to interest the Canadian so much. (Original) Wer Geschichte mag, wird sich hier wohlfühlen. Geschichte zum Anfassen. Etwas versteckt und schwer zu finden. Und: Kaum ein Kanadier kennt "Onkel Toms Hütte". Was bei uns Pflichtlektüre ist, scheint den Kanadier nicht so sehr zu interessieren.

Donna Chaffe

Josiah Henson was a former slave who's multi-volume autobiography was the basis for Harriet Beecher Stowe's 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'. His work to create the Dawn Settlement and to assist newly escaped slaves learn trades and make new lives in the freedom of Ontario, should be applauded and taught to school children when they are told of the underground railway. The site is not huge and has some of the original buildings but the historical displays are worth seeing. This is a truly important North American cultural site

Mrs. Sparling

Excellent location with many things to see

J'aime Les Frogs

Excellent historical information. Displays are well done. I was disappointed by the washroom facilities (there was a lot that was out of stock or out of order). While we did arrivedl a little over an hour before closing, the guide in the building as well as the person at the cash in the gift shop were very short and kept reminding us that we only had an hour. I thought that was odd as we were told they recommend an hour for the visit (and we had a little over an hour). We were up front when we arrived and knew we had a short amount of time. We asked to see the 12 mins video at 3:20 and were told no because it was 'too late'. We just didn't feel very welcome overall. The presentation of information is very well done. The gift shop had many unique items and I was impressed by the selection of children's books for sale. There was a cool resource in the church about hymns and their origins including some sung on plantations and others by Harriett Tubman. I would rate the site a 5 when it comes to historical information, a 3 for facilities and a 2 for staff interaction with visitors.

MLA

Absolutely perfect. Really well done, I was really impressed. Worth every minute spent...I would go again.

S C

Awesome Canadian perspective on black Heritage in Ontario and the underground railroad movement in Canada