Baltimore Heritage

Hear some of the many stories of the historic Peale Museum building, from its origins as the first purpose-built museum in the country, to the introduction of gaslight technology to the city, to its role as Baltimore’s first City Hall and public high school for people of color. Get a glimpse of what is coming next as the Peale relaunches as a center for Baltimore stories and studies, and a laboratory for reinventing the museum for the 21st century in the creative and innovative spirit of the Peale family.

Join author Jean Baker to learn about the life and works of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, America's first professional architect. Most of the lecture will focus on his work in Baltimore especially the Basilica and the Merchants Exchange.

Doors Open Baltimore is going all virtual in 2020 with a month's worth of programming. Kicking off the festivities is Aaron Henkin, producer and co-host of WYPR's award-winning Out of the Blocks. Aaron will guide viewers behind the scenes of Out of the Blocks and share some of the incredible stories exploring Baltimore block-by-block and tuning into the city's mosaic of soundscapes and voices.