Built in the early 1900′s, the Lutherville Colored School Number 24 was a grade school for “Colored” children until the 1950′s. The Lutherville historical schoolhouse serves as a monument of the rich history of African-Americans in Baltimore County. Artifacts include books original to the school, report cards, oral histories, antique furnishings and oil lamps. Find [...]
Frederick Douglass Isaac Myers Maritime Park | Baltimore, MD
First run of a replica marine railway & drydock system at the Frederick Douglass Isaac Myers Maritime Park. Located in historic Fell’s Point in Baltimore, Maryland, the Frederick Douglass Isaac Myers Maritime Park is a national heritage site that highlights: Maryland’s African American maritime history The saga of Frederick Douglass’s life in Baltimore as an [...]
Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center | Baltimore, MD
More like a performing arts center than a museum, the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center primarily focuses on the local arts and cultural scene, featuring live jazz performances, recitals and music instruction. Exhibits feature photos and other memorabilia of Eubie Blake and other famous Baltimorean’s Billie Holiday and Cab Calloway. Find out [...]
The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum | Baltimore MD
The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum is the nation’s first and only museum of its kind commemorating some of the highs and lows of the African American experience in the U.S. The honorees include people and events from the birth of our nation all the way to modern-day: Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Booker T. [...]
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture | Baltimore MD
Named after the famed African American entreprenuer and philanthropist Reginald Lewis, the Reginald F. Lewis of Maryland African American History & Culture is dedicated preserving history and traditions of Maryland’s African-American community. With over 80,000 square feet of public and exhibition space, the museum is the largest African American museum on the East Coast, and [...]
Baltimore Civil War Museum, Baltimore MD
The Baltimore Civil War Museum is located inside the President Street Station, a train station that played an important role in the Civil War. The small museum offers visitors a wealth of information on Baltimore during the Civil War and the role of the rail station in the era, especially the building’s role in the [...]
