Jeremiah Dixon & the Anniversary of the Mason-Dixon Line

Jeremiah Dixon, British surveyor and astronomer was brought up in County Durham but became best known for his work with Charles Mason in determining the Mason-Dixon Line between Pennsylvania and Maryland. This exhibition will mark the 250th anniversary of the Mason Dixon Line and will include items such as model ships, surveying equipment and historic maps to celebrate the mapping of the famous border.


Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/ne000011?id=EVENT410844


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