Join us to see how Fell’s Point developed in the 1730s to become one of Baltimore’s premier waterfront communities. Great wealth through trade was created here for the likes of Johns Hopkins, George Peabody, and William Walters. These shores were the first place over a million immigrants started their American dream, yet also where enslaved people either arrived in bondage or were shipped south in chains. As we walk, we’ll point out historic homes and industrial heritage, like the country’s first Black-owned shipyard, and share some of the rich stories that this 300-year-old waterfront neighborhood has to offer.

Join us for a 4 block tour of the Gwynns Falls neighborhood. Before 1977 this neighborhood was known as Carroll Station and until 2020 was home to the Maryland brush Company. We will start at Mighty Park, a former illegal dump that the community purchased and transformed into a vibrant green space! We will also walk on a portion of the Gwynns Falls Trail, established in 1998, along the proposed Baltimore Short Line Trail, which would connect the Baltimore City Trail Network and the Baltimore County Trail Network. Come be inspired by the work that has been done and encouraged to support continued revitalization efforts.

Embark on an architectural tour of the South Baltimore Learning Center, housed in a historic former police station in Federal Hill. The building seamlessly blends the charm of its original structure with internal updates, including classrooms designed to support adult educational practices. Visitors will explore how the adaptive reuse of this iconic building preserves its historical character while providing a dynamic learning environment for one of Baltimore's most vulnerable populations. The tour highlights the innovative ways the space combines old-school architecture with new-school design, creating a unique setting for education and community engagement. "

We will be joined by Executive Director Melissa Smith and Board Director at Large Barry Blumberg who will give us the tour of the building both in its historic uses and current functions.

Join us to walk through Patterson Park and through time starting back when it was officially created in 1827. During the War of 1812, the park saw action defending Baltimore. And during the Civil War, troops here made sure Maryland didn’t secede from the Union. The park has been used for strolling, fishing, hockey, swimming, festivals and even as a beef market. Over its 198-year history, it has grown from 6 acres to 137 acres, partially thanks to the famous Olmsted Firm. Discover the history of Patterson Park, which is in many ways the story of Baltimore itself, and see how it really is "the best backyard in Baltimore."