The Starr-Gennett Foundation in Richmond, IN is dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Matthew Henson, a pioneering African-American Arctic adventurer. Henson, who may have been the first person to reach the North Pole, had a remarkable life of exploration and resourcefulness, working closely with naval engineer Robert Peary on Arctic expeditions. The foundation celebrates Henson's achievements and his deep connection with the Inuit people, as well as his memoir and the significant role he played in Arctic exploration.Generated from the website