National Museum of American History
Mathematical Activities in 18th-Century America: Benjamin Banneker
November 10, 1981 – February 28, 1982
This exhibition commemorates the 250th anniversary, November 9, of the birth of Benjamin Banneker, scientist, mathematician, and free black man, who worked with Andrew Ellicott to survey the federal city. On view are sundials, drafting instruments, an arithmetic cipher book, and other objects reflecting mathematical activities in the United States in the 18th century.
Handout including bibliography
