A LOOK ''BLACK' IN HISTORY !self-educated scientist Benjamin Banneker
Benjamin Banneker was a self-educated scientist at a time when most African Americans were slaves. Born a free black man in the British Colony of Maryland in 1731, he received some formal education, but he mostly borrowed books and taught himself science and mathematics. At 22, he borrowed a pocket watch, and without any training, figured out how to carve a working wooden clock that chimed each hour. Because of this clock, he became well known and people would visit him just to see his creation.
Banneker ran his family farm for many years, but when he was in his late 50s, a neighbor’s son lent him a telescope. He became interested in astronomy, the study of the planets and stars, and again taught himself a new science. He made calculations of tides, sunrises and sunsets, and even predicted an eclipse. For several years he published an almanac of these calculations. Today, he is best known for publishing six almanacs, called “Benjamin Banneker’s Almanac,” between 1792 and 1797.
In the 1790s, Banneker also helped survey and lay out the land for Washington, D.C., which became the nation’s capital.
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Banneker ran his family farm for many years, but when he was in his late 50s, a neighbor’s son lent him a telescope. He became interested in astronomy, the study of the planets and stars, and again taught himself a new science. He made calculations of tides, sunrises and sunsets, and even predicted an eclipse. For several years he published an almanac of these calculations. Today, he is best known for publishing six almanacs, called “Benjamin Banneker’s Almanac,” between 1792 and 1797.
In the 1790s, Banneker also helped survey and lay out the land for Washington, D.C., which became the nation’s capital.
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Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
One of the earliest and most important collections of African art and works by contemporary African Americans.
Banneker-Douglass Museum
84 Franklin Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Dedicated to preserving Maryland’s African American heritage. Serves as “State’s official repository for African American artifacts”.
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
300 Oella Avenue (at Old Frederick Road)
Oella, Maryland 21228
On the Banneker homestead, this 142-acre institution of cultural and natural history is dedicated to the noted colonial mathematician, surveyor, writer and astronomer Benjamin Banneker. Banneker was born in 1731 and was America’s first black man of science. The Museum houses a permanent collection of Banneker’s artifacts and biographical material.
Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center
847 North Howard Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Exhibits showcase the life and music of jazz legends from Baltimore like Eubie Blake, Billy Holliday and Cab Calloway. Live jazz performances, dance classes, music classes and special events.
Frederick Douglass Isaac Myers Maritime Park
1417 Thames Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21231
Highlights African American maritime history, Douglass’s life in Baltimore as a enslaved child and young man working the Baltimore docks and Myers, a free born African American who became a national leader. Find also information about the first African American owned and operated shipyard. Includes artifacts, maps and images, audio, and more.
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 West Street Southeast
Washington, District of Columbia 20020
Cedar Hill, Douglass’ former home, has more than a dozen rooms containing a variety of personal items.