The Life of Matthew Henson

Matthew Henson is born

Aug 8, 1866

Matthew a african american baby is born,he is born in Maryland
August 8,1866.When Mstthew was young his parents died and he was sad.This was avery unhappy moment in life for this young little tike.

Matthew Henson meets Robert Peary

Nov 1, 1887

Matthew Henson meets Robert Peary a good man.This is the person Matthew Henson goes with to the north pole.

Matthew Henson sails to Greenland

Apr 23, 1891

The date to this event is unknow the only thing known is the year.This year Matthew Henson sails to Greenland with Robert Peary.

First attempt to the northpole

Feb 26, 1906

This is Matthews first attempt to the north pole.It was stopped by bad weather.

Left Cape Columbia

Mar 1, 1909

Robert Peary and crew left Cape Coumbia

Matthew Henson reaches the North Pole

Apr 9, 1909

Matthew Henson reaches the North Pole, he was the african american to reach the Noth Pole.

Matthew writes a book

May 12, 1912

Matthew writes abook about his adventures.

Matthew Henson Dies

Mar 9, 1955

Matthew Henson dies at an age of 88.