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.

Benjamin Banner home and property. Hundreds of acres of hiking. 16x 14 cabin to see how Mr Banneker lived. Well worth the visit. Lots of artifacts in the visitor center.

This is a terrific park that includes a variety of learning opportunities for history and nature. There is a museum inside about Benjamin Banneker, and a small nature room. Outside, there is a historical house, and a number of trails to walk on. We have attended several different events here including maple sugaring, and a history hike. The history hike started inside with information about Benjamin Banneker, and continued outside to the historical house and down a trail. It was very interesting and informative for all ages. I would recommend this park to all ages.

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

Great park off the beaten trail. During the fall the color of the leaves are gorgeous and it backs to the trolley #9 trail

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.

They have a small wooded play area for kids where there is a log boat and a sand pit and an area that looks like a campfire area. Surrounded by woods and natural habitats. You will see some curious deers and other playful small creatures. There is also a museum which you may consider to visit.

Wow what a find, right in our old hometown. A block down the street from the JW Truth Butcher, this historical park has something for everyone, and the nicest curators I've ever met. Cherry was a wonderful tour guide, showed us a movie, and even let us look inside the recreated example of Benjamin Banneker's last home. It was really nice to learn so much about a prolific 1740s Marylander who surveyed the southern boundary for our nations capital in 1791, fantastic! And they even have 140 acres of hiking trail, with an old paved over trolley route for a path. Park is free and the museum is free with a $3 suggested donation. They also host historical event days with fun things to do for kids.

Nice grounds, good reproduction of Banneker's log cabin, kid friendly educational, historical location.

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.

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.

Kudos to the park ranger, she went above and beyond giving us lessons on the many things found the cabin. I was simply expecting, she ll unlock the door and we will say our oooohs ands awww and be gone. However she stayed giving up insightful details on what life was possibly like. My kids really didn't want to leave snd really do want to come back!

This little gem is a nugget of history worthy to be shouted from the mountain tops. The staff are committed and knowledgeable. The park itself is beautiful and well cared for. This property is rich in history. It's land and the stories it can tell, offer us Americans hope and beauty.

This was my 1st time visiting it is a beautiful beautiful historical place even though I was there for the Juneteeth celebration, Sponsored by Baltimore county recreation and parks. It was a wonderful gathering we had a beautiful day Sunny with the breeze everybody having a great time. I'm gonna have to take my family back just to experience that without the event. My heads off to the staff and supervision of that division of recreation imports well done.

This is a really nice museum and a really great park. They do a number of programs throughout the year. If special note is the Colonial Market Fair and the once monthly Cooking In The Cabin series. The staff and volunteers are friendly, helpful, and patient.

Lots of wildlife. Very interesting and fun place, nice staff.

A great find. This Benjamin Banneker historical park and museum is on some of the original land belonging to Benjamin Banneker. Benjamin Banneker was born a free black man who was a astronomer, a mathematician and writer of almanacs. On this site is a reconstructed cabin like the one he lived in. There they created a kitchen with a burning fire and a demonstration of cooking a stew over the fire. Worth the time going to this free museum to honor a great person.

Having renovations, but the cabin is open. The staff were super nice, very accommodating and seemed to enjoy sharing their knowledge.

Very interesting place to visit, learn black history, see artifacts, slave quarters house and much more. Miles of hiking trails picnic areas. A hidden gem in Baltimore county.

We visited in early December. Not many people there, which was nice. We went to hike the trails. It was not difficult hiking. Just beautiful and peaceful. There is a museum on the property but we didn't go in. We had some wee ones with us and it was a blast to see the log cabin, the clay oven, and even spotted a shelter constructed from existing sources. After explaining what the shelter was the oldest of the wee ones wanted to see if he could build one. Maybe next summer. Really enjoyed the trip

Young man sharing the history was very informative and friendly

This is so much rich history that is not tough. People get off your and adventure day once a week. Great place going back to explore more soon

We had an awesome time on this trail. Maryland has so much rich history to uncover. Nature was beautiful. There was some beautiful houses along the walk. Benjamin bannecker house was not far from the trail. He was born free man and also had over a 100 acres of land. Very proud moment.