Shana Keller, Children's Author

The day I got my library card was far more exciting than the day I got my driver's license. Okay, maybe not. But, it was just as liberating! In addition to reading (or writing) about amazing people, and learning as much as I can about history, I always take time off to watch a good football game.

I have traveled and moved too many times to count all over the country and some parts of Europe. Despite all the moves, traveling is still one of my favorite things to do. Below is a gallery of pictures I took on my first trip to visit the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum.

Childhood Inspirations:

Many Moons ~ A Wizard of Earthsea ~ The Once and Future King ~ The Secret Life of Walter Mitty ~ The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe

A Remake of Benjamin's Cabin Built from a cabin during the same era, this remake of Banneker's cabin is available to see at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum.	Near the front of the musuem This marker is near the entrance of the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum.	Banneker Trails One of the trails leading from the cabin towards a pond.
A striking clock The museum has a wonderful striking clock on display!	Crossing the Patapsco River Crossing the Patapsco river into Ellicott city.	Downtown Ellicott City A very charming downtown, a short jaunt from what was once Banneker's land.

A Remake of Benjamin's Cabin

Built from a cabin during the same era, this remake of Banneker's cabin is available to see at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum.

Near the front of the musuem

This marker is near the entrance of the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum.

Banneker Trails

One of the trails leading from the cabin towards a pond.

A striking clock

The museum has a wonderful striking clock on display!

Crossing the Patapsco River

Crossing the Patapsco river into Ellicott city.

Downtown Ellicott City

A very charming downtown, a short jaunt from what was once Banneker's land.