Welcome To Baltimore!

Baltimore is a city where legends are made and legacies are born. Duringthe 1930s and 1940s, jazz legends like Pearl Bailey, Count Basie and DukeEllington performed at the legendary Royal Theatre on Baltimore’s Penn-sylvania Avenue. Billie Holiday became the incomparable “Lady Day”right here in Charm City. Baltimore-born composer and pianist EubieBlake is honored, along with many of his colleagues, at the Eubie BlakeCultural Center on North Howard Street. All of these stories have helpedshape Baltimore’s, and our nation’s, history.

Baltimore is also the proud home of the NAACP headquarters, and thebirthplace of Thurgood Marshall, one of our early pioneers in the move-ment for civil rights. You’ll also find The National Great Blacks In WaxMuseum, the country’s first wax museum of African American history;the Baltimore Civil War Museum, which was once a stop on the Under-ground Railroad; and opening early 2005, the Reginald F. Lewis Museumof Maryland African American History and Culture. This $33 millionfacility will be the East Coast’s largest museum chronicling the history ofAfrican Americans and will house artifacts and exhibits covering morethan 350 years of Maryland African American history and culture.

Also, opening in 2005 is the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park.The park honors Frederick Douglass, considered one of the most prominentAfrican American leaders of the 19th century, and Isaac Myers, the firstblack owner of a marine railway shipyard in the United States.

We hope you will discover some of these stories while you are here, andcome back to Baltimore again to create a legacy of your own.

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African American Heritage & Attractions Guide

A publication of the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association

The Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association (BACVA), a membership-based organization, is the official destination development and marketing leader for

Greater Baltimore, responsible for generating incremental economic benefits to thecommunity through the attraction of convention and leisure visits.

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Martin O’MalleyMayorCity of Baltimore

Leslie R. DoggettPresident & CEOBaltimore Area Conventionand Visitors Association

Events

Annual CulturalEvents & Festivals

Every month, there is something new todiscover in Baltimore. For specific datesand more information about these andother events, visit individual website listings, visit www.baltimore.org or call 1-877-BALTIMORE.

JanuaryRev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Birthday Celebration ParadeDowntown Baltimore celebrates the birth of one ofAmerica’s greatest leaders with this annualparade, featuring high school marchingbands, community bands, floats, equestrianunits, choirs and specialty units.

Special Exhibit in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum www.greatblacksinwax.orgThe National Great Blacks In WaxMuseum honors and memorializes one ofthe country’s leading civil rights advocateswith this special exhibit.

FebruaryBlack Heritage Art Show

Baltimore Convention CenterThis annual art show features original

works by African American artists fromacross the nation. Poetry readings, semi-nars, workshops and entertainmentcomplement the visual arts experience.

Black History MonthMultiple locationsBaltimore’s attractions celebrate BlackHistory Month with lectures, special

events, children’s programs, commem-orations and celebrations.

African AmericanRenaissance Grand TourBaltimore City 410-727-0755 or 410-728-3837Costumed re-enactors perform atvarious historical African Americansites throughout Baltimore Cityallowing participants to experience

Baltimore’s rich African Americanhistory at its best. The Grand Tour isavailable for groups and individuals andwill be held the last Friday of the

month.

February – NovemberFrederick Douglass “Path to Freedom” Walking TourHistoric Fell’s Point410-783-5469Frederick Douglass resided as a slave inBaltimore’s Fell’s Point between March1826 and September 1838. Historic markersand sites on the tour include several 18th-century buildings associated with Douglass.Stops and short discussions are held at loca-tions where Douglass lived, worked,worshipped and learned to read, and wherehe built five historic townhouses that stillstand today. Reservations are required.

AprilMayor’s Billie Holiday Vocal CompetitionCenterStagewww.centerstage.orgCreated to cultivate and encourage newvocal talent in Baltimore, this competition ishosted by the Mayor’s office every spring.

May – SeptemberCivil War Walking TourTours depart from the Baltimore Civil WarMuseum in Harbor East; www.mdhs.orgAn interpreter of the 1861 Pratt Street Riotleads a tour of downtown Baltimore fromPresident Street Station to Camden Station.

Showcase of Nations Ethnic FestivalsMultiple locationswww.bop.orgBaltimore celebrates its proud heritagealmost every weekend of the summer withfestivals featuring native music, food, crafts,dance and entertainment.

Jazzy Summer NightsWar Memorial Plazawww.visionarymarketinggroup.comRelax and listen to the area’s most popularjazz bands during this free outdoor concertseries at War Memorial Plaza.

Thurgood Marshall-Billie HolidayWalking Heritage TourTours depart from the Shake ‘N Bake FamilyFun Center at 1601 Pennsylvania Ave.410-669-2975Travel with a guide on PennsylvaniaAvenue and hear stories of twelve histori-cally significant sites along the way. Sixty-minute tours available by appointment

from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Music Crab Feast SeriesLocations vary. 410-484-5600 or 1-866-703-CRABwww.crabfeast.comBaltimore is “The Home of the Music CrabFeast Series.” Throughout the summer, thisexceptional CRAB FEAST experience offersa vast array of good food, comedy, poetry,and musical genres of gospel, neo-soul, jazz,Caribbean, Latin, R&B, and hip-hop. Pleasecall for complete schedule.

JuneAfrican American Heritage FestivalOriole Park at Camden Yards; www.aahf.orgThe African American Heritage Festival is an

annual family celebrationof the history, culture,education, heritage andarts that embraces andpromotes the rich tradi-tions and zestful spirit ofthe city of Baltimore.Participate in a diverseoffering of arts andentertainment including

national and local talent; educational andhistorical exhibits; interactive children’s area;and crafts from more than 100 vendors,community organizations and merchants.

Juneteenth FestivalFestival location varies. Please call410-467-2724 for more information.This annual festival commemorates the endof slavery and features activities for theentire family; a cooking contest; celebritybasketball; historical lectures; arts and crafts;an exhibition of collectibles; storytelling; andsoul, gospel and blues music.

Cadillac Parade and Royal TheatreReunion Parade & FestivalPennsylvania Avenue410- 669-5397

West Baltimore's historic Pennsyl-vania Avenue corridor hosts areunion of the people and momentsthat made the Royal Theatre

famous. Showcasing the newmonument and a developing"Walk of Fame," this belovedevent dates back to the 1950s.

The parade and festival is a way to recognizeand honor the African American men,fathers and veterans who live and work inthe community. The event featureswonderful music, arts and the traditionalCadillac Parade.

JulyArtscapeMount Royal Cultural Corridorwww.artscape.orgThe region’s celebration of the arts featuresincredible headline entertainment; a first-class schedule of dance, theater, opera, streetperformers and family fun; an amazing arrayof visual arts from more than 200 artisans,craftspeople and cultural exhibitors; and adelightful menu of culinary arts.

Baltimore CarnivalDruid Hill ParkA traditional island-costumed parade; soca,reggae, and steel drum bands; live interna-tional entertainment; elaborate costumes;and Caribbean cuisine.

SeptemberBaltimore Book FestivalHistoric Mount Vernonwww.bop.org The mid-Atlantic’s premier celebration ofthe literary arts features nationally knownauthors, poetry readings, cookbook andhome and garden demonstrations, livemusic, and more than 125 exhibitors andbook sellers.

NovemberOldies But Goodies DanceThe National Great Blacks In Wax Museumwww.greatblacksinwax.orgThis annual festive event at The NationalGreat Blacks In Wax Museum will have youdancing all night long!

DecemberKwanzaa CelebrationThe National Great Blacks In Wax Museumwww.greatblacksinwax.orgCelebration of the harvesting of the fruitswith libation, dancing, singing, and therepresentation of the seven principles –unity, self-determination, collective workand responsibility, cooperative economics,purpose, creativity and faith.

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Historic LandmarksMarked by sacrifice, risk and reward, thestory of African American history inBaltimore is one that you will not soonforget. You can learn more about Balti-more’s place in African American historyby visiting the following attractions andhistoric landmarks. Please note that the“marker” designations in the listingsbelow mean that the sites can be visited,but most offer no activities (tours, etc.)

Afro-American Newspapers2509 North Charles Street; 410-554-8200www.afro.comThe Afro is the longest running, family-owned, African Amer-ican newspaper in thenation. Founded in 1892by John H. Murphy, Sr.,a former slave, The Afrobecame a voice for civilrights in the 1950s and‘60s. Today, it continuesto provide the latest onnews and current eventsfrom an African Amer-ican perspective. Toursby appointment.

Baltimore Tennis Club MarkerDruid Hill Park, adjacent to the Conserva-tory, Druid Park Lake DriveLike many public sites during the JimCrow era, the Baltimore Tennis Clubwas open and available to “whites only.”In 1948, 24 African Americans werearrested for leading a public protestagainst segregation at the Druid Hilltennis court.

Banneker Building14 East Pleasant StreetOnce known as the Banneker LawBuilding, this office building was the firstin Baltimore to be erected for AfricanAmerican professionals. Named for theprolific 18th-century astronomer andmathematician Benjamin Banneker, anddedicated in 1903, it housed dentists,attorneys and pharmacists.

Billie Holiday StatuePennsylvania Avenue between Lanvale and Lafayette streetsCreated by Baltimore native James EarlReid in 1985, the bronze statue featuringLady Day is located at 1300Pennsylvania Avenue, in Baltimore'sDruid Hill neighborhood. The statuefeatures Billie Holiday in a sultry singingpose wearing an evening gown withsignature white gardenias in her hair.

Black Soldiers Statue, Battle Monument PlazaBaltimore Monument Plaza, Calvert and Lexington StreetsCovered in medals and patches, this

nine-foot bronze statue waserected to pay tribute toAfrican American soldiersfrom all branches of service,and from every Americanconflict.

Camden Station333 West Camden Street at Eutaw StreetWith renovation slated forcompletion in 2005, this19th-century train depot willbe the home of a regionalsports museum celebrating

local Baltimore legends, includingmembers of the Negro League.

Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr.CourthouseCorner of Lexington and St. Paul streetsIn 1985, Baltimore City’s maincourthouse, located in the midst of thedowntown business district, was rededi-cated in honor of Baltimore’s Clarence M.Mitchell, Jr., a nationally respected civilrights leader.

Frederick Douglass MarkerFell’s PointIn 2003, the city of Baltimore dedicatedthe Frederick Douglass Marker in Fell’sPoint Square to celebrate the life of thegreat abolitionist, publisher and orator.

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Can you hear it? The crunch of gravel under your tires, the hum of the carengine, the laughter of friends and chatter of loved ones. They’re the sounds ofa road trip; of good times and new adventures. Under clear summer skies or a

soft autumn breeze, Baltimore is a city of wondrous discovery. During fragrant springSundays or crisp winter nights, Baltimore has so much to share.

Most people think of the Harbor when they think of Baltimore. Have you been? If so,maybe you took a trip on a harbor taxi or ate ice cream on a cobblestone street inhistoric Fell’s Point.

But not too far from the Inner Harbor lie treasures in history, art and culture. That’swhat the African American Heritage and Attractions Guide is all about. We’ll introduceyou to places that you may not have heard of, and others that you’ve wanted to see.Visit The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, the nation’s first wax museum ofAfrican American history. Explore the worlds of jazz legends Eubie Blake and BillieHoliday. Plus there’s dining, shopping and culture to experience in Baltimore’s richand diverse neighborhoods. So, put on your walking shoes, grab your camera, anddon’t forget to take us along!

A Brief Baltimore HistoryThe history of African Americans in Baltimore is one of power, courage and tenacity.Our city has been home to many “freedom fighters”—individuals who chose liberty,

transformation and human rights over comfort and personal security.

Frederick Douglass moved to Baltimore City from Maryland’s Eastern Shoreas an 8-year-old boy. Born into slavery, Douglass taught himself how to readand write, though doing so was against state law. Even as Douglass struggledagainst the physical indignities of slavery, he maintained an unshakable beliefthat no man had the right to “own” him, in mind, body or spirit. His convic-tions propelled him to become a famous abolitionist, publisher, writer, oratorand great American thinker. A statue of Frederick Douglass stands at MorganState University, and during the summer months you can take the Frederick

Douglass “Path to Freedom” Walking Tour (see our Annual Cultural Events andFestivals section).

Fifty years after Douglass’ death in 1895, another Baltimore hero wasfollowing in his footsteps and continuing the fight for equality and civilrights. Thurgood Marshall, born and raised in West Baltimore, becameAmerica’s first African American Supreme Court Justice in 1967. Butmore than a decade before his appointment to the Supreme Court,Marshall had already made national news. As Director-Counsel of theNAACP Legal Defense Fund, Marshall led the legal team that wonBrown v. The Board of Education, the landmark 1954 Supreme Court casewhich marked the end of legal segregation in America’s schools. Today, visitors canschedule a tour of the NAACP’s national headquarters in Baltimore, and view a life-size replica of Marshall at The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum.

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Harriet Tubman and TheUndergroundRailroad

The Underground Rail-road—a complex pathwayextending from America’ssouthernmost states to thenorth (even as far asCanada)—promised adangerous and gruelingjourney for those whodared to tread it.

Harriet Tubman was notthe only “conductor”on theUnderground Railroad,butshe is undoubtedly the bestknown. In today’s world, itis hard to fathom the depthof Tubman’s sacrifice: Sheconsistently returned to theslave states, endangeringher own hard-won freedom,in order to lead more than300 slaves out of bondage.Tubman returned to Mary-land 19 times to lead thiseffort.

Frederick Douglass StatueMorgan State University1700 E. Coldspring Lane443-885-3333; www.morgan.eduThis statue of Frederick Douglass standsin front of Holmes Hall at Morgan State,and is the University’s most widelyrecognized architectural landmark.

Hampton National Historic Site535 Hampton Lane410-823-1309; www.nps.gov/hampHampton National Historic Site offers avariety of programs that take youthrough a Georgian mansion,landscaped grounds and gardens.Hampton has a remarkable collection ofoutbuildings, including original slavequarters, barns and a farmhouse.

Joshua Johnson MarkerCorner of North Charles and Baltimore streetsJoshua Johnson was a highly sought-after

portrait painter in the late 18th andearly 19th centuries. Known asthe first African American togain national recognition as anartist, he painted the portraits of

over 80 men, women andchildren from Baltimore’smost affluent families.

Leon Day WayOriole Park at Camden Yards The Eutaw Streetentrance of CamdenYards was renamed tohonor Leon Day, the12th player from theNegro Leagues to be

inducted into the NationalBaseball Hall of Fame.

McKim Center1120 E. Baltimore Street

410-276-5519The McKim Center’s roots dateback to the early 19th century asthe city’s first free school for

African American chil-dren. Founded by theReligious Society of

Friends (Quakers) and the PresbyterianChurch communities, the Center hasbeen successfully serving children forover 50 years, and has ushered a numberof them into higher education.

Mother Mary Lange MonumentGeorge Street off of Pennsylvania AvenueMother Mary Elizabeth Lange, founderof the first order of African Americannuns, is honored here for her work withBaltimore’s children and youth.

NAACP Baltimore Branch8 W. 26th Street410-366-3300www.naacpbaltimore.orgFounded over 91 years ago, theBaltimore Branch of the NAACP hasconsistently served the Baltimore region.

NAACP Headquarters andDorothy Parker Memorial4805 Mount Hope Drive410-358-8900www.naacp.orgFounded in 1909, the NAACP is thenation’s oldest and largest civilrights organization. Itsnational headquarters,which moved to Baltimorein 1986, features nationalcivil rights archives and amemorial garden namedfor writer DorothyParker. Tours are availableby reservation.

Parks Sausage3300 Henry Parks CircleOnce home to the famous ParksSausages Company, thisbuilding remains a testament towhat was once the largestblack-owned manufacturingcompany in the country. Manywill remember its advertisingslogan, “More Parks Sausages,Mom, please!” Parks Sausageswas the first African Amer-ican company to be tradedon Wall Street.

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The (Pennsylvania) Avenue MarketCorner of Pennsylvania and Lafayette AvenuesFormerly Lafayette Market, The Avenue Marketreopened in 1996 with African American owned and/or operated eateries and vendors.

Thurgood Marshall StatueCorner of Pratt and Sharp streetsThis Baltimore-born legend had an enduring impact oncivil rights, and made history as the country’s firstAfrican American SupremeCourt Justice. His statuestands at the heart ofBaltimore’s downtown area.

Wall of PrideCarey and Cumberland streetsMalcolm X, Sojourner Truth,Paul Robeson and LangstonHughes are some of theheroes memorialized in thisurban mural.

Religious Venues

Throughout history, churches have played an importantrole in African American communities, providing leader-ship in social, political and economic arenas. Baltimore’schurches continue to serve individuals and families inBaltimore’s neighborhoods, expanding upon their lega-cies of faith and fellowship.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church1300 Druid Hill Avenue410-523-4273The oldest independent African American institution inBaltimore, Bethel was founded when a group of AfricanAmericans led by Daniel Payne Coker walked out of aMethodist Church because of racially segregated seating.Today, Bethel continues to have an impact on its localand regional communities.

First Baptist Church525 N. Caroline Street410-675-2333Founded in 1836 by ex-slave and lay minister, MosesClayton, First Baptist was Maryland’s first BlackBaptist church. The church’s archives feature manu-scripts, pictures, articles and memorabilia dating backto the 1830s.

Colleges & UniversitiesProducing leaders in business, the sciences, education,and the arts, Baltimore’s historically black colleges anduniversities are a source of great pride in the AfricanAmerican community. Their influence reaches beyondthe boundaries of their campuses, with community part-nerships, radio programming, support for the arts, andworkforce development initiatives.

Coppin State University2500 West North Avenue; 410-951-3000; www.coppin.eduCoppin State College began in 1900 as a small trainingprogram for elementary school educators. Today, theuniversity anchors the west Baltimore community, andawards undergraduate and graduate degrees in theliberal arts, the sciences, education, nursing, social workand criminal justice.

Morgan State University1700 E. Coldspring Lane; 443-885-3333; www.morgan.eduHome of the Murphy Fine Arts Center, the world-renowned Morgan State University Choir, and WEAA,one of the region’s leading public radio stations, MorganState University has expanded its areas of excellence toinclude culture, community and the arts. Founded in1867 as a seminary school, the school has evolved intoone of the nation’s most distinguished historically blackinstitutions.

Sojourner Douglass College500 N. Caroline Street; 410-276-0306; www.sdc.eduWith campuses in Baltimore City, Annapolis, theEastern Shore and Nassau, Bahamas, Sojourner-Douglass College’s focus on education has had farreaching benefits for African American professionals.Founded in the 1970s, the school was one of the area’sfirst to build a curriculum specifically geared towardsprofessional development for “working adults.”

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sLeadenhall Baptist Church1021 Leadenhall Street 410-539-9334Founded in 1873, Leadenhall is thesecond oldest Black church edifice inBaltimore, and home to one of the city’slargest African American congregations.

Lovely Lane United MethodistChurch and Museum2200 St. Paul Street410-889-1512Designed by the famous architect Stan-ford White in 1884, Lovely Lane is onthe National Register of Historic Places.Considered the “mother church” ofAmerican Methodism, it was the firstmeeting place for the denomination’sfounders and their congregation. Themuseum contains portraits, hymnals andmemorabilia from the late 19th and early20th centuries.

Metropolitan United Methodist Church1121 W. Lafayette Street410-523-1366Also known as Lafayette Square Church,Metropolitan United can be traced tothe leadership of Truman Pratt, founderof the Orchard Street Church. Pratt ledprayer meetings here in 1825.

Orchard Street Church/Urban League512 Orchard Street410-467-6400Founded by former slave Truman Pratt,the Orchard Street Church was knownto be a safe house on the UndergroundRailroad. Today it is the home of theBaltimore Urban League.

Saint Peter Claver Roman Catholic Church1546 N. Fremont Street410-669-0512Founded in 1888 and home to the firstparish in the world dedicated to St.Peter Claver, Apostle of the Slaves, thischurch runs one of the oldest privateelementary schools for African Ameri-cans in the country.

Sharp Street United Methodist Church1206 Etting Street410-523-7200Established in 1787, andlisted on the NationalRegister of Historic Places,Sharp Street is the homeof Baltimore’s first AfricanAmerican congregation.With ties to politics, civilrights and education, thechurch has a rich history.It served as host churchfor early meetings of the NAACP, andhoused the seminary school that wouldlater become Morgan State University.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church1501 E. Oliver Street410-727-3103Founded in 1864, St. Francis is the oldestAfrican American Catholic church in thenation. The Oblate Sisters of Providence,the first religious order for women ofAfrican descent, founded its St. FrancisAcademy for women.

Union Baptist1219 Druid Hill Avenue410-523-6880Founded in 1852, Union Baptist becamea center for the civil rights struggle. Itspastor was also the founder of theColored Convention, which evolved intotoday’s United Baptist Association.

Baltimore Cemetery2500 E. North Avenue410-327-1101

Mount Auburn Cemeteryc/o Sharp Street United Methodist Church1206 Etting Street at Dolphin Street410-523-9488Founded in 1872, Mt. Auburn was offi-cially dedicated and named “The City ofthe Dead for Colored People.” Theresting place of African American leadersand history makers, this cemetery is alsothe burial site for many slaves who diedwhile attempting to escape to freedomon the Underground Railroad.

Today, you canexperience the history ofTubman and theUnderground Railroad atseveral sites in Baltimore.President Street RailroadStation,now home to TheBaltimore Civil WarMuseum,was adocumented stop on theUnderground Railroad andthe Orchard Street Church,now home to the BaltimoreUrban League, is said tohave been another stop onthe pathway.An exhibitabout the UndergroundRailroad and the traditionsof African Americans duringthat time in history can befound at The National GreatBlacks In Wax Museum.

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Whether you favor walking tours, ball games, horseracing or nightlife, Baltimore has it all. Thousands travelto Baltimore each year for the Preakness, an annual horserace held at Pimlico Racetrack. African Americans playeda central role in the early days of the race. According tojournalist Ed Hotaling, Baltimore’s African Americanjockeys were among America’s first professional athletes.In Baltimore, African American history is a thread

running through arts, culture andleisure.

Even the National Aquarium has aconnection to African Amer-ican history. Local African

American engineer, inventor andphilanthropist Henry Hall donated his entire rare fishcollection to the National Aquarium in 1977. Today, theaquarium honors Hall with the Henry Hall Youth andScholarship Fund, which provides funding and intern-ships to science students. The aquarium remains one ofthe Inner Harbor’s most popular attractions, with morethan 11,000 aquatic animals and stunning exhibits. Visitwww.aqua.org for more details.

The National Great Blacks In Wax MuseumThe National Great Blacks In Wax Museum began asthe dream of husband and wife team Elmer and JoanneMartin. The Drs. Martin (both Ph.D.s) purchased fourwax figures in 1980, and personally transported thefigures to schools, churches and community venues foreducational presentations. Today, Dr. Joanne Martin

carries on the legacy of history,education and service that she andher late husband began. A multi-million dollar renovation isunderway at the The NationalGreat Blacks in Wax Museum,creating additional gallery space, amultimedia theater, and otheramenities. Among the most talkedabout displays at the museum is

the renowned slave ship exhibit, a moving andemotional representation of the Middle Passage.Modern-day Baltimore heroes like Dr. Ben Carson, pedi-atric neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital, arememorialized in the museum’s Maryland Room.

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Visual & Performing Arts

From literature and fine art, to moderndance and music, storytelling is central to

African Americanculture. In Baltimore,our museums,galleries, theatersand concert hallsserve as venues forartistic expressionand cultural inspira-tion. African andAfrican American

art hold the key to a unique understandingof our world.

In the spring of each year, local singers inthe Baltimore and Maryland areas get anopportunity to compete in the Mayor’sBillie Holiday Vocal Competition. Initiated in1990 on the 75th anniversary of Holiday’sbirth, the vocal competition was createdto nurture and support up-and-comingvocalists in Maryland through funding,exposure and recognition.

Summertime in Baltimore brings TheAfrican American Heritage Festival, withlive music from national and local acts;historical, educational and culturalexhibits; kids’ activities; and crafts fromover 100 vendors. Our regional artsfestival, Artscape, is another summer high-light. Visitors and artisans hailing from

cities and towns up anddown the East Coast buzzonto Baltimore’s MountRoyal Avenue for food,art, and jazz, blues,

Latin and R&B music.

Through poetry and prose,painting and sculpture,

movement andsong, we linkour future toour past. Visit

the following venuesfor a taste of fine art,

drama and culture.

Arena Players, Inc.801 McCulloh Street410-728-6500www.thearenaplayers.orgFounded in 1953, Arena Players, Inc. isthe nation’s oldest continuously operatingAfrican American community theater.The company produces five main stageproductions each year, including bothclassic works and contemporary playsfrom African American writers.

The Baltimore Museum of Art10 Art Museum Drive (N. Charles and 31st Streets)410-396-7100; www.artbma.orgFrom its permanent collection of over2,000 pieces of African art—includingtextiles, masks, carvings and jewelry—tospecial exhibitions of African American artthroughout the year, the BMA boasts awide range of cultural and artistictreasures. Look forward to Jazz in theSculpture Garden, a concert series duringthe summer months, and their annualKwanzaa celebration in December.

The James E. Lewis Museum of ArtMorgan State UniversityMurphy Fine Arts Center #2421700 E. Coldspring Lane; 443-885-3030www.murphyfineartscenter.orgNamed for the sculptor and Morgan StateUniversity professor who established itspermanent collection, the James E. LewisMuseum of Art (JELMA) displays 19th-and 20th-century American, Europeanand traditional African art. The museumalso displays the art of Morgan Statefaculty members and students.

The Walters Art Museum600 N. Charles Street410-547-9000www.thewalters.orgCharles-Henri-Joseph Cordier’s stunningbronze and gold sculpture of an Africanwoman visiting Paris in 1851 (AfricanVenus) is probably one of The Walters’best known gems. The museum alsofeatures an extensive collection of ancientEgyptian art and is the site for concertsand social gatherings.

Mother Mary ElizabethLange

Her love of children andcommitment to educationblossomed into a life of self-lessness and service.Bornin 1784 in San Domingo (in the territory now knownas Haiti),Mother Mary Eliz-abeth Lange was founderand superior of the OblateSisters of Providence (OSP),the first religious order forwomen of African descent.She made history by estab-lishing the nation’s firstCatholic school for blackchildren in 1828.The OSPcontinues its legacy today,operating a high school (St.Francis Academy) and daycare center in Baltimore.Mother Lange was nearly100 years old when shedied in 1882.

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Baltimore Museum of Industry1415 Key Highway; 410-727-4808; www.thebmi.orgIn 1860, there were more free African Americans livingin Maryland than any other state. This large and cohe-sive community provided a support network for AfricanAmericans moving into the city from rural areas and forBlacks who started their own businesses. The role ofAfrican Americans is explored in various Baltimoreindustries including food processing, machine tool shopwork, the garment industry and printing.

Brodie’s Jewelers and Gifts6120 Baltimore National Pike, 410-869-0400Brodie’s offers a wide range of jewelry, collectibles, gift items and art.

Enoch Pratt Free LibraryCentral Branch, 400 Cathedral Street410-396-5430; www.pratt.md.lib.usThe African American Department of the Enoch PrattFree Library offers a comprehensive collection of histor-ical and contemporary materials relating to AfricanAmericans worldwide, with a special emphasis on Mary-land. Researchers and readers can gain access to thetreasures of the Eddie and Sylvia Brown African Amer-ican Collection, in the Juanita C. Burns Reading Roomof the Pratt Central Library Annex.

The Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute &Cultural Center847 N. Howard Street; 410-225-3130www.eubieblake.orgLocated on Baltimore’s historic Howard Street, theEubie Blake Cultural Center is the home of permanentexhibitions on Baltimore jazz legends like Billie Holiday,Cab Calloway, Chick Webb, and its inspiration, EubieBlake. The center is also home to jazz concerts, culturalevents and performing arts classes.

Cab Calloway

With flair and humor,Cab Calloway made hismark on American jazzduring the swing era of the1930s and 1940s. Hisclassic refrain “Hi-dee,hi-dee,hi-dee,ho!”became histrademark,along with inno-vative scat singing andvocals.Calloway’s careerextended to film and stage.He performed in themusical “Porgy and Bess”,in an all-Black Broadwayrevival of “Hello Dolly”,andlater in life had a cameo inthe film “The BluesBrothers”with funnymenJim Belushi and DanAkroyd. As a young child,Calloway moved to Balti-more, returning with hisparents to their hometown.His children and grandchil-dren are still active in musicand the arts. The Callowayclan continues to play animportant role within theBaltimore arts communityand in the leadership of theEubie Blake Cultural Center.

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum ofMaryland African AmericanHistory and CultureBaltimore is now home to the largestAfrican American museum on the EastCoast. Designated a Smithsonian Affil-iate, The Reginald F. Lewis Museum ofMaryland African American History andCulture includes a 2,000 seat theater, anoral history studio, classrooms andspacious exhibition space. The InauguralExhibition of the museum explores threeareas: Family and Community, Laborthat Built a Nation, and Arts and Enlight-enment. The museum’s striking architec-ture is an expression of Maryland’sAfrican American spirit—one of beauty,

grace,strength andpower. Itsphysicallocation hashistoricalsignificanceas well. Themuseum’sentrancefaces whatwas once apre-Civil

War slave market; a somber yet inspira-tional reminder of our history and oursurvival. The Reginald Lewis Museum isscheduled to open in early 2005.

The following attractions provide loadsof fun, entertainment, education—and thechance to stock up on great souvenirs forfamily and friends. Whether your interestis sports, history, nature or literature,you’ll find a place to spark your imagina-tion and make new memories.

B&O Railroad Museum901 W. Pratt Street; 410-752-2464www.borail.orgComprised of the oldest and mostcomprehensive collection of railroadhistory in the Western Hemisphere, theBaltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum,Inc. is a unique cultural and educationalinstitution. The B&O will reopen in mid-November 2004after being closeddue to massivedamage sustainedduring thesnowstorm ofFebruary 2003. Themuseum features ayear-round oralhistory exhibit, where visitors can listento tape-recorded voices of AfricanAmerican railroad porters talking abouttheir lives and work on the B&O.

Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum216 Emory Street; 410-727-1539www.baberuthmuseum.comA tribute to Babe Ruth and base-ball, this cozy museum is chock-full of memorabilia and history,including exhibits on the NegroLeague. Baltimore had two teamsthat were part of the EasternColored League (ECL) which waslater replaced by the AmericanNegro League (ANL): The Balti-more Elite Giants and The Balti-more Black Sox.

Baltimore Civil War Museum-President Street Station601 President Street; 410-385-5188www.mdhs.org/explore/baltcivilwarA documented stop on theUnderground Railroad, the PresidentStreet Station is the home of the Balti-more Civil War Museum, and theoldest big city railroad station stillstanding. Visitors will find a specialexhibit on Baltimore’s Colored Troopswho fought in the Civil War.

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the greatest acts in jazz andblues. The Royal TheatreMonument, dedicated in2004, celebrates the greathall that hosted musiclegends like Duke Ellingtonand Louis Armstrong. Visi-tors can hear recordedmusic as they walk throughthe site.

Sandarac Gallery and Gifts220 West Read Street; 410-625-9993With an eclectic combination of pottery, silk goods,art, travel books and furniture, Sandarac Gallerypromises an exciting collection of high-end ethniccrafts from five continents. Sandarac’s pieces from Morocco, Indonesia, China, Mongolia andCambodia have been purchased directly from the artisans.

Thir-Tea-First Café and Tea Room414 East 31st Street; 410-889-7112www.thir-teafirststreetcafeandtearoom.comWhether you are planning an afternoon tea party,Saturday brunch, or a candlelight dinner for two, thisCharles Village/Waverly gem is the place to be. In aquaint Victorian setting, crème tea, afternoon tea, andhigh tea are served throughout the week. ThisAfrican American-owned establishment acceptsreservations for special events such as rehearsaldinners and bridal showers.Voted one of Baltimore’sbest tea rooms in Baltimore Magazine.

USS ConstellationMuseumPier 1, 301 E. Pratt Street;410-539-1797www.constellation.orgBuilt in 1854, USS Constel-lation is the last all-sailwarship built by the U.S.Navy and the only CivilWar era naval vessel stillafloat. History comes alivewith hourly “hands-on”demonstrations and tours.The USS Constellation wasthe flagship of AfricanSquadron from 1859 to1861. This anti-slavery patrol captured three slaveships: brig Delicia, bark Cora and brig Triton.

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eFrederick Douglass - Isaac MyersMaritime Parkc/o National Historic Seaport of Baltimore 802 S. Caroline Street; 410-783-1490www.natlhistoricseaport.orgFrederick Douglass and Isaac Myers,along with 14 fellow African Americans,started the first African American ownedshipyard in the United States. With itsdebut in 2005, this park will incorporate aworking shipyard/maritime railway anddeep-water pier, monuments to Douglassand Myers, exhibits on African Americanmaritime history, and the restored “SugarHouse,” the oldest remaining industrialbuilding on the waterfront.

Mahogany Exchange/Out of Africa Gallery III111 W. Saratoga Street (between Park Avenue &Cathedral Street); 410-752-5808Mahogany Exchange features African andlocal artwork, antique museum artifacts,furniture, and textiles. Here you can shopfor gift and home items such as dinner-ware, glassware, baskets, dolls, stools,jewelry, custom clothing, and fabrics.Rooms for meetings and reunions areavailable.

Maja1744 Aliceanna Street; 410-327-9499Style, culture and art live at Maja in Fell’sPoint. You’ll find clothing, hand-craftedjewelry, incense, candles and home décorfrom Asia, Africa and the Americas and aselection of both African art and locallycrafted stained glass creations.

Maryland Historical Society Museum201 W. Monument Street; 410-685-3750www.mdhs.orgMaryland’s history is captured in objects,archives and art and the Historical Societyis home to an impressive collection. Themuseum features paintings by JoshuaJohnson, (see Historic Landmarks) and theacclaimed Mining the Museum exhibit, acritical exploration of how African Ameri-cans have been represented in museums.

Mount Clare Museum House1500 Washington Boulevard/Carroll Park410-837-3262; www.mountclare.orgThis 1760 Georgian mansion houses acollection of approximately 1,000 rare18th- and 19th-century objects, many ofwhich belonged to the builder, CharlesCarroll, barrister, and his heirs. It is theoldest mansion and only surviving planta-tion house in Baltimore City.

The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum1601-03 E. North Avenue; 410-563-3404www.greatblacksinwax.orgMore than 100 life-size figures fromcontemporary African American life andAfrican American history reside inAmerica’s first wax museum of AfricanAmerican history and culture.

Reginald F. Lewis Museum ofMaryland African AmericanHistory & Culture830 E. Pratt Street; 410-333-1130www.africanamericanculture.orgOpening in early 2005, this excitingcollection of historical, cultural and artisticworks represents more than 350 years oflife experiences of Maryland AfricanAmericans and explores broader nationaland international issues through its specialexhibition gallery and its programs.

The Royal Theatre MonumentLafayette and Pennsylvania avenuesDuring its heyday in the 1920s and ‘30s,the Royal Theatre was home to some of

Eubie BlakePianist, dancer and

composer James Hubert“Eubie”Blake startedplaying “ragtime”music as ateenager.Performed inbrothels, saloons and other“houses of ill repute,”ragtime was controversialin its day.According toBlake,his mother wouldcall out,“Take that ragtimeout of my house!”when sheheard him tickling theivories—so he took to prac-ticing when mom wasn’thome.Blake penned theclassics “Love Will Find AWay”and “I’m Just WildAbout Harry”,and co-wroteBroadway’s first blackmusical,“Shuffle Along”. In1978,a Broadway musicalrevue featuring Blake’swork,“Eubie!”,opened tonational acclaim.EubieBlake was 100 years oldwhen he died.Today, youcan visit the Eubie BlakeCultural Center on HowardStreet to learn more aboutEubie Blake, jazz history inBaltimore,and Baltimorenotables such as drummerChick Webb and singer/musician extraordinaireCab Calloway.

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Beltway Transportation Service8016 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747Phone: 301-420-5100; Fax: 301-420-0648Serving the Baltimore/Washington area since 1985with limousines, vans, minibuses, motorcoaches andprofessional staff. Services include daily shuttles, airporttransfers, convention/meeting shuttles, sporting andother event shuttles, guided tours, meet and greet, andon-site coordinators.

Bill Rohrbaugh’s Charter3395 Main Street, P.O. Box 690, Manchester, MD 21102-0690Phone: 410-239-8000; Fax: 410-239-3551Comprehensive travel and transportation services.Luxury motorcoaches offering charters, airport and railtransfers, shuttle service, group tour planning, dailyAtlantic City casino departures, step-on guide services,plus full-service travel agency.

Bring Along the Children 510 N Street, SW, Suite N-329, Washington, DC 20024Phone: 202-484-0889Planned programs for groups of children on-site oroff-site on tours of the city. Bring Along the Children(BAC) will cater to your needs for local groups orconventions. BAC provides insurance andexperienced staff.

CSI-Baltimore 108 N. Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046Phone: 703-584-2460; Fax: 703-584-2461Full-service destination management company offeringcustom-designed tours, citywide shuttle systems andground operations. Special event planning, incentivepackages, team-building programs, innovative spouseand children’s programs.

Heritage Tours & Tour Operators

The following companies offer step-onguide service, customized tours,transportation and tour programsspecializing in African Americanheritage. Whatever your interests,heritage tours are a great way to seeBaltimore, up close and personal.

A.S. Midway Tours, Inc. & Limousines2400 Sisson Street, Baltimore, MD 21211Phone: 410-367-6900; Fax: 410-367-7888A full-service transportation company,featuring new fully loaded chartercoaches and limousines. MBE certifiedcompany proudly serving theBaltimore/Washington area with thefinest staff of drivers in the area.

African-American Cultural Tours, LLC10 E. Lee Street, Suite 707, Baltimore, MD21202-6004Phone: 410-727-0755; Fax: 410-727-0755Receptive operator specializing incustomized local, national and interna-tional African American history toursfeaturing the Underground Railroad.Step-on tour guides provided.Individual and group reservationsaccepted year round.

African American Tourism Councilof Maryland, Inc.P.O. Box 3014, Baltimore, MD 21229Phone: 410-783-5469; Fax: 410-566-5254The Council is a clearinghouse andadvocacy group providing AfricanAmerican tours and referral services as well as conducting research andpublishing information on Maryland’sAfrican American heritage sites, attrac-tions and businesses.

Baltimore On Tour, Inc.P.O. Box 144, Stevenson, MD 21153Phone: 410-654-2400; Fax: 410-363-6119Your one-stop source for all your destination and meeting managementneeds, in Baltimore and beyond, forconventions, corporations and incentivetravel. From tailor-made to specialinterest tours, transportation, shuttles,accommodations, Web-based registrationservices, meet and greet and hospitalityservices.

Baltimore Rent-A-Tour3414 Philips Drive, Baltimore, MD 21208-1826Phone: 410-653-2998; Fax: 410-484-4794Three decades of experience providingdestination management services forconventions, corporations and incentivetravel. Specializing in customized tourpackages in Baltimore, Annapolis andWashington D.C. Also, meet and greet,spouse programs, shuttles, transportation,computerized registration and ticketingfor tours and events.

Baltimore Shuttle10 Cree Court, Randallstown, MD 21133Phone: 410-254-8687; Fax: 410-496-5475Daily sightseeing tours. ‘’Your ticket fora unique blend of history, culture, folk-lore and trivia about the treasures ofBaltimore.’’ Available for individualsand groups.

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Greenspring Tours, Inc.P.O. Box 358, Timonium, MD 21094-0358Phone: 410-561-1119; Fax: 410-560-0648Greenspring Tours showcases the culture,cuisine and heritage of Baltimore,Annapolis and Washington, D.C. throughthemed travel packages, guide service, andcomplete tour and transportationplanning.

Martz Gray Line of Washington, DC50 Massachusetts Avenue, NEWashington, DC 20001Phone: 202-289-1995; Fax: 202-484-0573Sightseeing tours available for individualsand/or groups. Large fleet of deluxe 47-and 55-passenger motorcoaches, 21-passenger minibuses and 23-passengertrolleys. Charter buses to anywhere in theUnited States and Canada.

Presenting Baltimore 3501 Century AvenueBaltimore, MD 21227Phone: 410-539-1344; Fax: 410-461-9994Professional destination managementcompany, founded in 1983, specializingin meeting planning and conventionmanagement, transportation/shuttleservices, airport meet-and-greet, specialevent production, spouse programs,custom tours, sports outings, and enter-tainment for corporations and associa-tions.

Renaissance Productions &ToursP.O. Box 2402Baltimore, MD 21203Phone: 410-728-3837; Fax: 410-728-3837Tours highlighting the history and

significant contributions of Baltimore’sAfrican American community.Conducting the “original” BlackLandmarks of Baltimore, Civil Rights, andUnderground Railroad tours year-round.Specializing in creating nostalgic musicalsand cabaret shows. Call for completeinformation.

The Preservation Society/Robert Long House812 S. Ann StreetBaltimore, MD 21231Phone: 410-675-6750; Fax: 410-675-6769Walking tours offered on alternatingSaturdays from March to November:Maritime History, African AmericanHistory, Immigration, and ArchitecturalHistory. GHOSTWALK is offered everyFriday at 7 p.m. Tours also by reservation.

Leon Day Described by the

National Baseball Hall of

Fame as “quiet” with a “95-

mph fastball and wicked

curve,” the Negro League’s

Leon Day is known as one

of the league’s greatest

players and pitchers of all

time. He won five champi-

onships in his 22-year

career. Just six days before

he died in 1995, Day

became the 12th player

from the Negro League to

be inducted into the Hall of

Fame. In honor of Day’s

achievements, the Eutaw

Street entrance of Oriole

Park at Camden Yards has

been renamed Leon Day

Way. At Gwynns Falls

Trails, a hiking and biking

greenway that runs

through West Baltimore,

you’ll find the Leon Day

Park which features lighted

baseball diamonds with

bleachers, basketball

courts, picnic areas, a play-

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Baltimore Visitor CenterEach year, we welcome more than 11 million people tothe city of Baltimore. The Baltimore Visitor Centerprovides the perfect starting point for anyone preparingto spend time in Baltimore.

The Visitor Center is a beautiful glass structure locatedon the west shore of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Staffedwith trained information specialists, the Center providesresource information, itineraries, and directions for out-of-towners. It features touch-screen information kiosks,and a 50-seat theater where visitors can view a shortorientation film about the city and its attractions. Thestaff is available to make hotel and restaurant reservationsand sell tickets for local attractions and special events.

Family Reunions In BaltimoreNo matter what the size of your reunion, Baltimore is theperfect location to celebrate. As the second largest immi-gration point of entry to the United States, Baltimore hasalways opened its arms to new arrivals and their families.The African American, Greek, German, Italian, Polishand many other ethnic neighborhoods that stand side byside are a testament to Baltimore’s heritage.

The Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Associa-tion (BACVA) stands ready to assist you in planningyour family reunion. From hotel leads to caterers,BACVA is a resource of local businesses, includingMBE/WBE certified service companies. Visitwww.baltimore.org/groups for more infor-mation and to order your copy of “How toPlan a Family Reunion in

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St. Edmond’s United Methodist Church3000 Dalrymple Road, Chesapeake Beach; 410-535-2506

CAROLINE COUNTYwww.tourcaroline.com

Patty Cannon House6070 Reliance, Federalsburg Road, Federalsburg

CHARLES COUNTYwww.explorecharlescomd.com

African-American Heritage Society, Inc. 7485 Crain Highway, LaPlata; 301-843-0371

DORCHESTER COUNTYwww.tourdorchester.org

Bazzel Methodist Episcopal Church Bestpitch Ferry Road, Cambridge; 410-228-0401

Stanley Institute Route 16 South Christ Rock2439 Rock Drive, Cambridge; 410-228-0401

Harriet Tubman Birthplace & Historic MarkerGreenbriar Road, Cambridge; 410-228-0401

Underground Railroad: Harriet Tubman Museum424 Race Street, Cambridge; 410-228-0401

Waugh Chapel United Methodist Church 425 High Street, Cambridge; 410-228-5189

FREDERICK COUNTYwww.fredericktourism.org

Brunswick Railroad Museum40 West Potomac Street, Brunswick;410-834-7100

Catoctin Furnace Cunningham Falls State Park, Thurmont; 301-271-7574

National Museum of Civil War Medicine48 East Patrick Street, Frederick; 301-695-1854

Roger Brooke Taney House/Francis Scott Key Museum121 Bentz Street, Frederick; 301-228-2888

GARRETT COUNTYwww.garrettchamber.com

Negro MountainSavage River State Forest, Grantsville;301-895-5759

Life andLeisure onPennsylvaniaAvenue

It was the era of bigbands and high style,ofLangston Hughes and ZoraNeale Hurston.During the1920s and 1930s,America’scities experienced a renais-sance in African Americanmusic, culture, literature,education and commerce.West Baltimore’s Pennsyl-vania Avenue was the homeof Baltimore’s own BlackRenaissance.Black-ownedcompanies and serviceprofessionals such asdentists,physicians,attorneys and pharmacistslived and worked alongPennsylvania Avenue.TheAvenue was also home tothe Royal Theatre,whereDuke Ellington,Nat KingCole,and Count Basie andthe Sweethearts of Rhythmperformed on stage.

Around MarylandThere are many more sites and adventuresto experience beyond Baltimore. Visit

Maryland and find ourstories everywhere,stories of our richnessand strength, and of thecontributions AfricanAmericans have madeto building this stateand this nation.

Throughout the state,historic homes, museum collections, faithinstitutions, schools and more offer clues andinsights into the full spectrum of the AfricanAmerican experience.

From the mountains of Western Maryland,through the rural towns and growingsuburbs, into the bustling city and onto thequiet beauty of Maryland’s Eastern Shore,the story of Maryland’s African Americanlegacy is one to be discovered and shared.

Contact the Maryland Office of TourismDevelopment at 800-MDWELCOME orvisit www.visitmaryland.org for detaileditineraries and descriptions of each of theMaryland sites listed below.

ALLEGANY COUNTYwww.mdmountainside.com

Ebenezer Baptist Church211 Cumberland Street, Cumberland;301-759-2824

ANNAPOLIS AND ANNEARUNDEL COUNTYwww.visit-annapolis.org

Banneker-Douglass Museum84 Franklin Street, Annapolis; 410-216-6180

William Bishop HomeDuke of Gloucester Street and Church CircleAnnapolis; 410-263-7941

William H. Butler House148 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis; 410-263-7941

The Blacks of the ChesapeakeFoundation, Inc.P.O. Box 3576, Annapolis; 410-203-0884 or410-647-8402

Alex Haley Memorial & Kunta Kinte PlaqueThe City Dock, Annapolis; 410-841-6920

Highland Beach Community &Frederick Douglass MuseumCultural Center3200 Wyman AvenueAnnapolis; 410-268-2956 or 410-267-6760

Matthew Alexander Henson Memorial Maryland State House Annapolis; 410-260-6400

Historic Annapolis Foundation18 Pinkney Street, Annapolis; 410-267-7619

Thurgood Marshall MemorialMaryland State HouseAnnapolis: 410-260-6444

BALTIMORE COUNTYwww.visitbacomd.com

Arbutus Memorial Park1101 Sulphur Spring RoadBaltimore; 410-242-2700

Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum300 Oella Avenue, Oella; 410-887-1081

Hampton National Historic Site535 Hampton Lane, Towson; 410-823-1309

Mount Calvary AME Church300 Eudowood Lane, Baltimore; 410-296-9474

Mount Gilboa AME Church2312 Westchester Avenue, Oella

Oblate Sisters of Mount Providence701 Gun Road, Catonsville; 410-242-8500

CALVERT COUNTYwww.co.cal.md.us/cced

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard;410-586-8500

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St. James ChurchOriole; 410-873-2848

University of Maryland at Eastern ShoreBackbone Road, Princess Anne; 410-651-2200

TALBOT COUNTYwww.tourtalbot.org

Frederick Douglass MarkerMatthewstown Road, Near Tuckahoo River Bridge; 410-822-4606

Hopkins (Nathaniel “Nace”) HouseNortheast Corner of U.S. 50 & Barber Road, Easton

Third Haven Meeting House405 South Washington Street, Easton; 410-822-0293

UnionvilleNear Easton, Unionville

WASHINGTON COUNTYwww.marylandmemories.org

Antietam National Battlefield5831 Dunker Church Road, Sharpsburg; 301-432-5124

Doleman Black Heritage Museum540 North Locust Avenue, Hagerstown; 301-739-8185

Fort Frederick State Park11100 Fort Frederick Road, Big Pool; 301-842-2155

Kennedy Farm2406 Chestnut Grove Road, Sharpsburg; 301-432-2666

Miller House135 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown; 301-797-8782

WICOMICO COUNTYwww.wicomicotourism.org

The Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center323 Broad Street, Salisbury; 301-860-9290

WORCESTER COUNTYwww.visitworcester.org

Birthplace of Charles TindleyAfrican-American Historical Committee 10214 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin; 410-641-1988

Sturgis One-Room School Museum209 Willow Street, Pocomoke City; 410-957-1913

Louis Armstrong andFats Waller worked asaccompanists in those days,and jazz and blues musi-cians made history.You’llfind a monument to theRoyal Theatre at the cornerof Lafayette andPennsylvania avenues.

Today, the legacycontinues,as the city worksto revitalize PennsylvaniaAvenue with new shopsand businesses.Each year,the community holds thePennsylvania AvenueFestival and Parade.Thisbeloved event dates back tothe 1950s. It is a way forAfrican Americans to recog-nize and honor the men,fathers and veterans wholive and work in ourcommunity. The eventfeatures wonderful music,arts and the traditionalCadillac Parade.

HARFORD COUNTYwww.harfordmd.com

Hosanna SchoolRoute 623, Castleton Road, Darlington

Rock Run Mill/Susquehanna State Park3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Road, Jarrettsville;410-557-7994

HOWARD COUNTYwww.visithowardcounty.com

African Art Museum of Maryland5430 Vantage Point Road, Columbia; 410-730-7105

Howard County Center of African-American Culture5434 Vantage Point Road, Columbia;410-715-1921

Nixon’s Farm2800 Route 32 West, West Friendship;410-442-2151

KENT COUNTYwww.kentcounty.com

James United Methodist ChurchCross Street, Chestertown; 410-778-0633

MONTGOMERY COUNTYwww.visitmontgomery.com

Boyds Negro Schoolhouse19510 White Ground Road, Boyds;301-972-0484

Sandy Spring Slave Museum &African Art Gallery18524 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring;301-384-0727

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTYwww.visitprincegeorges.com

Bowie State University14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie;301-860-4100

Croom Airport and Slave CabinsPatuxuent River Park, 16000 Croom AirportRoad, Upper Marlboro; 301-627-6074

Dorsey Chapel 10704 Brookland Road, Glenn Dale; 301-352-5544

Marietta House Museum5626 Bell Station Road, Glenn Dale;301-464-5291

Northampton Slave QuartersArchaeological/Historical Park100700 Lake Overlook Drive, Mitchellville; 301-627-1286

Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm6411 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill; 301-839-1176

Riversdale House and DependencyRiversdale Plantation4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale; 301-864-0420

St. Paul Methodist Church6634 St. Paul Barnabas Road, Oxon Hill; 301-567-4433

QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTYwww.qac.org

Bryan United Methodist Church5608 Main Street, Grasonville; 410-827-8440

Charles Wesley Methodist Church (1909)421 South Liberty Street, Centreville;410-604-2100

Dudley’s ChapelBenton Corner Road, Sudlersville; 410-604-2100

Old Kennard SchoolLittle Kidwell Avenue, Centreville; 410-604-2100

ST. MARY’S COUNTYwww.stmarysmd.com

Historic St. Mary’s CityRt. 5 and Rosecroft Road,South of Leonardtown, St. Mary’s City; 240-895-4990

St. Mary’s County Historical Society41625 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown; 301-475-2467

Sotterly PlantationRoute 245, Hollywood; 301-273-2280

St. Clement’s Island/Potomac River Museum38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point; 301-769-2222

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On the cover, left to right: Cab Calloway (The Eubie Blake Cultural Center); FrederickDouglass (Sophia Smith Collection, Smith College, courtesy of Thomas L. Saunders);Thurgood Marshall (Maryland Historical Society); USS Constellation at the Inner Harbor(BACVA); family (Veer Images)

Page 2: Mayor Martin O’Malley (Office of the Mayor); Leslie R. Doggett (BACVA)Page 3: African Venus (The Walters Art Museum)Page 4: Child at the African American Heritage Festival (Middleton Evans/BACVA)Page 5: Vendor at the African American Heritage Festival (Middleton Evans/BACVA);

African American Heritage Festival (Middleton Evans/BACVA)Page 6: Downtown Baltimore (BACVA); Frederick Douglass (Sophia Smith Collection,

Smith College, courtesy of Thomas L. Saunders); Thurgood Marshall (Maryland Historical Society)

Page 7: Demonstration at Druid Hill Park (Philip & Sons Photography)Page 8: Frederick Douglass statue (Middleton Evans/BACVA); Thurgood Marshall statue

(Middleton Evans/BACVA)Page 9: Harriett Tubman (Sophia Smith Collection, Smith College, courtesy of Thomas L.

Saunders); Tom Miller mural (Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts)Page 10: Sharp Street Church (Middleton Evans/BACVA)Page 11: Morgan State University Marching Band (Middleton Evans/BACVA) Page 12: Choir performing at Bethel AME Church (Middleton Evans/BACVA); Billie Holiday

statue on Pennsylvania Avenue (Middleton Evans/BACVA)Page 13: Representation of 19th-century African American jockey (Maryland Historical

Society); historical figures at The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum (The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum); Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange (St. Francis Academy)

Page 14: The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture artwork (The Campbell Group); B&O Railroad Museum (BACVA); Babe Ruth statue (Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum); musician (Middleton Evans/BACVA)

Page 15: The Eubie Blake Cultural Center (Middleton Evans/BACVA); Cab Calloway (The Eubie Blake Cultural Center)

Page 16: Historical figures at The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum (The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum)

Page 17: The Royal Theatre (Philip & Sons Photography); USS Constellation (BACVA); Eubie Blake (The Eubie Blake Cultural Center)

Page 18: Interactive tour at the Civil War Museum (Maryland Historical Society); Children boating during a Living Classrooms program (National Historic Seaport)

Page 19: Children having an adventure on the water (National Historic Seaport)Page 20: Tour by Renaissance Productions (Thomas L. Saunders) jazz performers at The

Eubie Blake Cultural Center (Middleton Evans/BACVA) Page 21: Baltimore Visitor Center (Middleton Evans/BACVA); Couple dining out (BACVA);

Leon Day (Philip & Sons Photography)Page 22: Alex Haley’s Kunta Kinte Memorial (Maryland Office of Tourism Development)Page 23: Pennsylvania Avenue parade (Maryland Historical Society); singing group from

Pennsylvania Avenue’s golden age (Maryland Historical Society) Page 25: Pennsylvania Avenue (Philip & Sons Photography)

Back Cover: Baltimore skyline (BACVA)

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Baltimore Visitor Center401 Light Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21202 1-877-BALTIMORE

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