Benjamin Banneker Foundation, Inc.

Benjamin Banneker Foundation, Inc. A nonprofit organization that raises funds for educational purposes related to Benjamin Banneker. You decide!

The Benjamin Banneker Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit philanthropic group, specializing in fundraising for the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum. Funds are used to increase educational activities, enhance conservation initiatives, and further develop the Park and Museum into a living history center. Your donation may cover the full cost of a gift of your choice or you may share the

costs. The Foundation pledges to use your generous contribution wisely as we share Benjamin Banneker’s legacy so others may BE INSPIRED.

08/16/2026
08/16/2026

Rhiannon Giddens has new album out which includes her rendition of Freight Train with Dirk Powell. Elizabeth Cotton made this tune famous.

We are excited to have two star speakers this month, a young enthusiast and a senior scholar! Little Red Dots (LRDs) obs...
08/16/2026

We are excited to have two star speakers this month, a young enthusiast and a senior scholar! Little Red Dots (LRDs) observed by the JWST from the early universe are in the news now, being theorized as black holes hidden by dense gas clouds. It turns out the long studied Homunculus Nebulae represent similar physical processes, which Dr. Gull will tell us about!

August 22nd starting around sunset. See flyer for more details.

07/25/2026

Brian Farrow, on left, who played at our Colonial Market Fair has been touring with Dom Flemons and the Traveling Wildfires all around the country this year!

07/22/2026

Right now in the Mumford Room: Joe Johnson interviews Vania Kinard and Dom Flemons at the symposium “Black Banjo Renaissance: Reflections on the future.”

Join us for a discussion of meteors and other phenomena in our night skies. Meteorite viewing too. This Saturday 7/25. S...
07/22/2026

Join us for a discussion of meteors and other phenomena in our night skies. Meteorite viewing too. This Saturday 7/25. See flyer for details!

Activities are being moved indoors today at the Banneker Historical Park and Museum due to the heat and wildfire smoke, ...
07/18/2026

Activities are being moved indoors today at the Banneker Historical Park and Museum due to the heat and wildfire smoke, but are still happening! Including music at 1:30. Come on by!

This Saturday 7/18 at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum
07/14/2026

This Saturday 7/18 at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum

Learn about our Sun and solar imaging with special guest Phil Whitebloom at our special daytime gathering this Saturday ...
06/25/2026

Learn about our Sun and solar imaging with special guest Phil Whitebloom at our special daytime gathering this Saturday 6/27 at 1:00 p.m. See flyer for details.

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17130 Van Buren Boulevard , Suite 129
West Sacramento, CA
92504

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