Holiday lights suspended from the Washington Monument. The Pratt Library windows lit up in the dark. Holiday cheer beaming out of storefront windows along Charles Street. Baltimore’s charm comes through even in the dark. Join Baltimore Heritage director Johns Hopkins on a stroll along the streets of Mount Vernon and downtown to take in the holiday lights and some early December good cheer. The tour will include quick stops at Stem and Vine for a sample cocktail (or mocktail) and end with a holiday treat at the Hotel Revival. We’ll also poke our heads into a few other establishments to see what they are up to for the holidays. 200 years ago Baltimore became known as Light City for being the first city in America to light up its streets with gas lamps. Although they are mostly electric today, Baltimore still exudes the same Light City magic after dark as it did back then. We hope you can join us to start the holidays out with a smile.