Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum

"I have lived nearby for many uears, and never went here. Today, while on a bike ride with my grandson, we stopped in. It is such a nice campus with historic buildings, picnic tables, and access to the trolley trail. Beautiful grounds. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the main building is under reconstruction so we couldn't see much of it."

"Attended a work picnic. While there was ample space there was only one pavilion that provided cover. The restroom was closed and we had to wait to use one porta potty. There are grills but we had lunch catered. Very peaceful location and you definitely have to bring your own stuff to entertain your group."

"it is a 142-acre nature preserve dedicated to telling the inspiring story of Benjamin Banneker. the trails are amazing, and there’s plenty to explore."

"Nice grounds. Good for a relaxing walk in the woods or around the museum. The museum is small and not extraordinary, but it shows how Benjamin's life may have been like. The staff were nice and told us a little bit about Benjamin's life. They said there are special, free events at the park on a monthly basis (inc. cooking exhibits on the 3rd Saturday of the month.) And this place is kid-friendly. My toddler daughter enjoyed playing in the outdoor kitchen and seeing the cabin. You should check it out if you are in the area"

"This is a beautiful historical area that shows so much history and culture. It is highlights the life and story of Benjamin Banneker, African American intellectual and man of many skills and accomplishments. The museum complex includes a cabin built to be authentic to the 1790s. It is a fantastic experience, with hands-on exhibits. In addition, twice a months volunteers offer demonstrations of cooking foods and methods authentic to that era. That was an incredible, amazing learning experience. And there are many more fascinating exhibits, both inside the museum and outside on the grounds. It is a magical place to learn about very interesting history, to picnic and explore, with natural playgrounds for kids. Well worth the visit, especially on a nice day."