Benjamin Banneker astronomical journal
The astronomical journal of mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806), one of the first African Americans to be recognized for…
Letter from Benjamin Banneker to Susanna Mason
A handwritten letter from Benjamin Banneker to Susanna Mason discussing his poor health and the poetry she had shared with…
The Dreams of Benjamin Banneker
Over the 200 years since the death of Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806), his story has become a muddled combination of fact,…
Front cover of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia almanac, for the year of our Lord 1795
The cover of Benjamin Bannaker’s Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia Almanac, for the Year of our Lord 1795; Being the…
Mining the Museum: Busts, globe, and pedestals
The image depicts works on display in “Mining the Museum,” a 1992-1993 installation by artist Fred Wilson at the Maryland…
Mining the Museum: Pedestals
The image depicts works from “Mining the Museum,” a 1992-1993 installation by artist Fred Wilson at the Maryland Historical Society.…
Mining the Museum: Pedestals, globe, and busts
The image depicts a work on display in “Mining the Museum,” a 1992-1993 installation by artist Fred Wilson at the…
Centre Street Mural Project
In August 2021, the Maryland Center for History and Culture posted a public Request for Proposals to engage a local…
Rare Books & Pamphlets
Pamphlet materials range from the 19th century to the present. Our collection is particularly strong with materials pertaining to slavery…