Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum | Baltimore MD

The 142-acre Benjamin Banneker Historical & Museum dates back to the 17th century. This national landmark site was the farmstead of the original Banneker family, and the 142-acre park is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Benjamin Banneker, who achieved national notoriety as the first African American Man of Science. He was a self-taught mathematician and astronomer. It was from this site that Banneker crafted one of the first all-American-made wooden clocks and wrote his almanacs and famous correspondence with Thomas Jefferson. In 1791, Banneker joined Pierre L’Enfant’s survey team, who were appointed by President George Washington to help draw up plans for the new federal city, Washington D.C. Admission is free, although donations are welcome.

Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum
Address: 300 Oella Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21228 USA
Phone: (410) 887-1081
Official Website: N/A
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