civil rights history

Glen Echo Park: The Dark History Behind the Carousel

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Glen Echo Park's Carousel Horses

Operation Iron Lantern | TMP Covert Ops There’s something hypnotic about a carousel. The color, the glow, the music — it all feels timeless. So when I arrived at Glen Echo Park, I expected silence and dust. An abandoned amusement park frozen mid-spin. Instead, the air was alive with laughter. Children raced past me, their … Read more

The Real Uncle Tom: Reclaiming Josiah Henson’s Legacy

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Front entrance of Josiah Henson Museum & Park in North Bethesda Maryland with portrait of Josiah Henson and text “The Real Uncle Tom.”

TMP Covert Ops | Operation Iron Lantern Mission 6 Before “Uncle Tom” became an insult, he was a hero. Explore the Josiah Henson Museum & Park in North Bethesda and discover the true story of the man who defied slavery and led more than 100 souls to freedom. “History isn’t just written by the victors … Read more