Feisty Females of Fell's Point
2026-06-27 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Median on Broadway, 301 S. Broadway, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
On June 27, join us for a walking tour of the Feisty Females of Fell’s Point! Everyone knows that this neighborhood has a rich history, but do you know about the Caribbean immigrant, Mary Lange, who dared to teach children of color out of her home and rose to be the first Black mother-superior in American history? How about the single mom who helped stop the development of an interstate highway through these historic streets? Spoiler–it’s not Barbara Mikulski, but of course we’ll talk about her important work too. And we’ll stop by the former rowhouse of someone else you might know–Billie Holiday. We hope you’ll join us and tour guide Robin Minor to hear about these fierce women who helped forge Fells Point into the vibrant, distinctive neighborhood it is today.

Historic Clifton Mansion
2026-06-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Clifton Mansion, 2701 Saint Lo Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Join us for a tour inside Clifton Mansion, the unique Italianate country house that has overlooked Baltimore City for over 200 years! At one time the summer home of War of 1812 captain Henry Thompson and then philanthropist Johns Hopkins, the story of Clifton Estate is one about two prominent businessmen, enslaved & free Black people, and more. You’ll see the latest restorations made possible by the Friends of Clifton Mansion and Civic Works. You will also be invited into unrestored spaces that are brimming with stories to tell! And the tour wouldn’t be complete without climbing the tower and taking in one-of-a-kind views of Clifton Park and our surrounding city. We hope to see you there.

The New Lexington Market & Exploring the Neighborhood Around It
2026-06-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Lexington Market (Paca St Entrance), Paca Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
For over 200 years, Lexington Market’s wooden sheds and concrete stalls have been a gathering place for Baltimoreans. And the market is still evolving! In October 2022, the new Lexington Market opened in a brand new building. On this tour we’ll first explore the area immediately surrounding the market to discover how Baltimore emerged as a leading industrial and economic city in the 19th century. Immigration, slavery, commerce and major changes in transportation were all part of the mix here in Baltimore and the country as a whole. We’ll see the original wagon curbstones with their vendor stall numbers and discuss underground tunnels. We’ll end at the new market to see its wonderful public art and, of course, its merchants (new and old).

Fell's Point
2026-06-28 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-26 09:30 - 10:30 | 821 S Broadway, 821 S Broadway, Baltimore, 21231, United States
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.

The Catacombs Under Westminster: Two Hundred Years of Tombs and Edgar Allan Poe’s Gravesite
2026-06-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-26 11:00 - 12:00 | MD
Join us to explore the eerie catacombs underneath Baltimore’s First Presbyterian Church, now called Westminster Hall, and the graves that surround it, including the final resting place of Edgar Allan Poe. The burial ground predates the church, which was built on arches above the gravesites, so that the graveyard and its tombstones lie both underneath and around the building. We bet you will also recognize more than a few Baltimore street names as we walk among the patriots and civic leaders buried at Westminster including Calhoun, Hollins, Gilmore, and Bentalou. All told, the compact cemetery next to the University of Maryland School of Law is the final resting place for over 1,000 individuals. We can’t wait to see you “Where Baltimore’s History Rests in Peace!”
This tour is scheduled to go rain or shine, please prepare accordingly! If the weather is dangerous, we will send you an email to cancel the morning of.

Old Goucher LGBT History
2026-06-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Club Car, 12 W. North, Baltimore, 21201, United States
Old Goucher, located close to the Station North, Remington, and Charles Village neighborhoods, has evolved into one of the hubs for LGBTQ life in Baltimore. It’s home to key community hubs like the Pride Center, and has been the site of the annual Pride parade and block party, as well as a number of queer nightlife and queer-friendly spots. This ninety-minute walking tour showcases the neighborhood’s diverse venues, both historic and current.

Historic Ridgely’s Delight
2026-07-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum, 216 Emory Street, Baltimore, MD, United States
For a tiny neighborhood squeezed between the University of Maryland and Camden Yards, Ridgely’s Delight contains an oversized history. George Washington rode here and Babe Ruth was born here! Join us to walk the preserved, picturesque streets of one of the earliest neighborhoods in Baltimore while we look back at the stories of both its famous visitors and the ordinary Baltimoreans who worked and raised their families here.

Historic Green Mount Cemetery
2026-07-11 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-18 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-01 09:30 - 11:30 | Green Mount Cemetery, 1501 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Inherited from the great Baltimore historian Wayne Schaumburg, join Baltimore Heritage to tour Baltimore’s historic Green Mount Cemetery.
Opened in 1839, Green Mount is an early example of an urban-rural cemetery, that is, a cemetery with a park-like setting located close to the countryside. Green Mount is the final resting place of some of Maryland’s most famous, and infamous, figures including Johns Hopkins, Enoch Pratt, William and Henry Walters, Mary Elizabeth Garrett, Betsy Patterson, A.S. Abell, John H. B. Latrobe, John Wilkes Booth, and Elijah Bond, who patented the Ouija Board!
Accessibility: Although there are some paved pathways, we will be walking over mostly uneven grassy terrain and cobblestones.
This tour is scheduled to go rain or shine, please prepare accordingly! If the weather is dangerous, we will send you an email to cancel the morning of.

Baltimore by Boat: Powered by PNC
2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Harborplace Watertaxi Stop, 201 E. Pratt St, Baltimore, 21202, United States
Join us to discover America’s history on Baltimore’s water with our new Inner Harbor boat tours! America defeated the British here. Frederick Douglass escaped from here. Today we are pioneering watershed restoration here. We will start near the Harborplace pavilions and go all the way out to see Fort McHenry from the water and back again. Join us for 300 years of history on a live-narrated tour of Baltimore’s world famous Inner Harbor. Come see how Baltimore’s wonderful waterfront connects the past with the present and Baltimore to the rest of the world.

We partner with the Baltimore Water Taxi to use their vessels. This tour starts and ends at the Baltimore Water Taxi stop at Harborplace (behind 201 E. Pratt St). This is the water taxi stop next to the USS Constellation and the Harborplace pavilions. We do the tours rain or shine.
Tickets are $27.50. Boat tours are 1.5 hours long.

Patterson Park
2026-07-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-09 09:30 - 10:30 | 28 S Patterson Park Ave, Baltimore, MD 21231, 28 S Patterson Park Ave, Baltimore, 21231, United States
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.”

Picnic in the Park: Druid Hill Park's Grove of Remembrance
2026-07-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Grove of Remembrance, Beechwood Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21217
Join your friends at Baltimore Heritage for our second ‘Picnic in the Park’ evening of the summer! This FREE series celebrates the history of green spaces in our city as we explore some of the fantastic parks Baltimore offers. Pull out your picnic blanket so you can get comfy while we start with a quick talk from members of Baltimore Heritage on the history of the park and who made this green space possible, then we will enjoy some time socializing with others interested in history and preservation in the city. We will provide some cold drinks and snacks, but please feel free to bring your own refreshments, takeout from one of the many delicious local restaurants surrounding the park, or just come to enjoy chatting with your favorite local history buffs!

Light City on the Water
2026-07-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Baltimore Finger Piers, 555 Light St, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202
On July 17, come see the lights of downtown Baltimore from the water on an evening boat cruise in our new series Light City Baltimore. We hope you will join us to discover America’s history on Baltimore’s water as the sun sets. Enjoy a drink as you listen to a live-narrated 90-min tour by Baltimore Heritage Executive Director Johns Hopkins and marvel at how the Domino Sugars sign glows from the water! This tour is in partnership with Watermark Journeys. The boat has a cash bar and a bathroom. We also have a partnership with Harbor Court / Royal Sonesta Garage (30 E Lee St) for discounted parking for our guests.
This is part of our Light City tour series–join us for a series of evening walking and boat tours to see our city in a new light. Participants are encouraged to take advantage of Baltimore’s evening offerings, including local entertainment and restaurants.
This project has been funded in part by a grant from the Moe Family Fund for Statewide and Local Partners of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Federal Hill
2026-07-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Federal Hill Park (Southwest Corner), 301 Warren Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Baltimoreans celebrated atop Federal Hill when we ratified the U.S. Constitution. We used it to defend the city from the British in the War of 1812 and to make sure we stayed in the Union in the Civil War. We have even tunneled under it to quarry minerals. Join us on a tour of Federal Hill and the neighborhood around it to learn about this waterfront community’s rich history, including stops at one of the last wooden houses in the city, the oldest house in Federal Hill, and the wonderful alley houses along Churchill Street.

Brewer's Hill: Where Immigrants Brewed a Community
2026-07-19 09:30 - 10:30 | The Knotty Pine, 801 S Conkling St, Baltimore, 21224, United States
Discover how Brewer’s Hill grew from rural farmland into a vibrant immigrant and industrial neighborhood at the heart of Baltimore’s brewing history. This one-mile guided walking tour explores historic rowhouses, neighborhood history, and the legacy of local breweries like National Bohemian and Gunther. Join us as we uncover stories of beer, bricklayers, and the communities who built this corner of the city.

Historic Ellicott Mill
2026-07-22 17:30 - 18:30 | 27 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043, 27 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, 21043, United States
In 1774, brothers John, Andrew and Joseph Ellicott built a mill on the banks of the Patapsco River in what we today call Ellicott City. It was the first merchant flour mill in Maryland and the town that grew up around it became one of the most important mill towns in early America. 150 years later, people were still building mills here, including the Ellicott Mill in 1926, the enormous structure that greets you along Frederick Road as you head into Ellicott City. Today, Terra Nova Ventures has nearly completed a top-to-bottom renovation of the mill, converting it into apartments. Join us as we walk through the historic mill to learn about its past and what it is becoming today.

Booth, Baltimore & Lincoln’s Assassination: A Walking Tour of Green Mount Cemetery
2026-07-25 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Green Mount Cemetery, 1501 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Join us at Green Mount Cemetery to discover the tangled history of John Wilkes Booth, Baltimore, and the plots to kidnap and assassinate Abraham Lincoln. We’ll trace Booth’s childhood on Exeter Street and how he followed his Shakespearean-trained father’s footsteps into the theater world. We’ll get to know Booth–the womanizer, the white supremacist, and the presidential assassin. We’ll also revisit major events of the Civil War, including the Pratt Street Riots and the surrender at Appomattox, and how they influenced the conspirators’ actions leading up to the day Booth murdered Lincoln.
As we walk, you’ll hear about the events of the fateful day and the fates of the Booth’s co-conspirators. And of course, we’ll see the unmarked burial site of Booth and the graves of two of his co-conspirators. We hope you’ll walk to the grounds of Green Mount Cemetery with us to discover this poignant history in a whole new light.
Accessibility: Although there are some paved pathways, we will be walking over mostly uneven grassy terrain and cobblestones.

150 Years & Counting: Walking through History at the Maryland Zoo
2026-07-29 17:00 - 18:00 | The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, 1876 Mansion House Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21217, United States
Join us to celebrate the Maryland Zoo’s 150th birthday with a new walking tour around its historic grounds led by Zoo staff. Discover the history of the zoo and several of its important landmarks, including iron-barred cages and other structures built when the Rogers Mansion was still a private residence. As we walk, we’ll hear about the zoo’s first elephant, Mary Ann, and we might even glimpse some penguins. We hope you’ll join us to experience a walk through the past, which will showcase how far zoological organizations have come from menageries of exotic creatures to expert conservation centers for endangered species!

(This tour does not include zoo admission. If you wish to explore the zoo after our tour, please purchase a ticket through the zoo’s website).
