VISIT BENJAMIN BANNEKER HISTORICAL PARK AND MUSEUM
Located in Oella, Maryland
EXHIBITS
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THE MUSEUM
This is our main exhibit room, located in our main building. It features some interactive components, as well as displays that detail Benjamin Banneker's family history, personal life, and accomplishments.
THE FARMSTEAD
This cabin, located directly behind the main building of the Museum, is a reproduction of the cabin that Benjamin Banneker would have lived in. The gardens feature plants, vegetables and herbs that Banneker would have farmed.
THE PARK
The park consists of 144 aces of land, and 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.
Many trails can be found on site,
Upcoming Events
Sat, Aug 01300 Oella Ave
Fri, Jul 31300 Oella Ave
Sat, Jul 25300 Oella Ave
HOURS
Park Hours: Daily, Sunrise-Sunset
Museum Hours
Mon - Sat: 10am - 4pm
Sun: 12pm - 4pm
CONTACT US
Get in touch to find out more about our exhibit, upcoming events, and other opportunities to get involved!
300 Oella Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-1081