Banneker-Douglass Museum

Housed within the Old Mount Moriah Mount Moriah African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Banneker-Douglass Museum is a treasure trove of exhibits that displays the rich Afro-American culture of the region. This architectural gem, a 2+1⁄2-story brick church is designed in elegant Gothic Revival style. The museum features contributions of notable African American Maryland residents, including luminaries such as Kunta Kinte, Benjamin Banneker, James Pennington, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Matthew Henson, and Thurgood Marshall. Furthermore, the museum houses a library and archives, enriching the experience for those eager to learn. Recognized for its cultural and architectural significance, it earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.