This tour explores Baltimore's Pennsylvania Avenue corridor exploring its history as one of the nation’s premier African-American entertainment districts. The guided tour is only available for groups of 6 or more, with reservations.
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This marker describes the house's history as the home of civil rights leader Parren Mitchell, the first African American to represent Maryland in the U.S. Congress and provides information about his life and achievements.
This 18th-century grist mill was built in 1682 and ground flour for General Washington's troops during the American Revolution. Grindings: Grindings are the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.
permanent collection encompasses more than 7,000 objects, including paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, and decorative arts with American art, 19th-century European, and international collections.
Farm brewery with historic taproom, outdoor beer garden, food trucks and live music. Focused on producing quality Belgian ales and American IPAs using local ingredients as much as possible.
A comfortable spot for family and friends to share a great meal and enjoy their favorite drink in a friendly atmosphere. Menu includes traditional Irish pub-fare as well as many popular American foods.
Day 1: Enjoy a narrated guided tour of Baltimore, as a Watermark step-on guide shares stories and anecdotes about Baltimore’s best-known personalities, including Babe Ruth, Edgar Allan Poe and Wallis Warfield Simpson, just to name a few. See neighborhoods such as Mt Vernon and Little Italy, where you will see highlights such as the Flag House, Babe Ruth’s Birthplace and City Hall. See renowned points of interest including the old maritime community of Fells Point[...]
A rare survivor today, this hand-hewn log home built around 1852 by James H. Webb is typical of housing for most African Americans at the time. On the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway.
Life-size bronze statue of Alex Haley, author of the epic [Roots], is next to the plaque honoring his ancestor, Kunta Kinte; designed by nationally acclaimed African-American sculptor Ed Dwight.
This statue honors Dr. Aris T. Allen, a pioneer in Maryland politics who blazed a trail for African Americans in public service. Allen was dedicated to the education of Maryland's youth and to serving local nonprofit organizations.