Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture | Baltimore MD

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Named after the famed African American entreprenuer and philanthropist Reginald Lewis, the Reginald F. Lewis of Maryland African American History & Culture is dedicated preserving history and traditions of Maryland’s African-American community. With over 80,000 square feet of public and exhibition space, the museum is the largest African American museum on the East Coast, and [...]

Baltimore Civil War Museum, Baltimore MD

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The Baltimore Civil War Museum is located inside the President Street Station, a train station that played an important role in the Civil War.  The small museum offers visitors a wealth of information on Baltimore during the Civil War and the role of the rail station in the era, especially the building’s role in the [...]

Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum | Baltimore MD

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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 [...]

Morgan State University, Baltimore MD

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Founded in 1867 as an Episcopalian seminary, Morgan State University is a historically black college with a current enrollment of nearly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Notable alumnae include Kweisi Mfume, (1976), Former President of the NAACP and US Congressman; Earl Graves, (1957) Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Founder of Black Enterprise Magazine; and W. Wilson [...]

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