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May 2019
Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga – in Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group!
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga – in Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group!
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga – in Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group!
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »June 2019
Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »Mount Vernon Cultural Walk
The Cultural Walk explores the fine architecture and world-renowned institutions along the Charles Street National Scenic Byway. Impressive buildings and monuments line the corridor, from Benjamin Latrobe's Basilica to the sophisticated minimalism of Mies van der Rohe's One Charles Center. The nation's first monument to George Washington stands tall in the center of Mount Vernon Place, just steps away from some of the nation's foremost cultural institutions, including the Walters Art Museum, Enoch Pratt Free Library, and the Peabody Institute.…
Find out more »Summer in the Squares: Dwayne & Mo, from the Family Tradition Band
Summer in the Squares 2019 Presents: Dwayne & Mo, from the Family Tradition Band Spend a beautiful summer evening in Mount Vernon Place's West Square listening to this Baltimore born Duo branches out to play & sing Heartfelt Country & Classic Rock favorites with a strong connection to their audience. Bring snacks and a blanket or folding chair to sit on the grass or sidewalk and enjoy this FREE evening of music in Mount Vernon Place’s west square.
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »Walking Tour: Mount Vernon Place and Monument Climb
Tour co-sponsored by Baltimore Heritage. Price $10. Please reserve in advance. Mount Vernon began as the estate of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard and grew to be the place to live for Baltimore’s rich and famous in the mid-19th century. The Garrett family, owners of the B&O Railroad, the Walters, founders of the Walters Art Museum, and other families, built and lived in handsome mansions along the four parks of Mount Vernon Place surrounding the Washington Monument. The recent…
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »MVP Movie Night: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Summer in the Squares 2019 Presents: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Miles Morales is a New York teen struggling with school, friends and, on top of that, being the new Spider-Man. When he comes across Peter Parker, the erstwhile saviour of New York, in the multiverse, Miles must train to become the new protector of his city. Join us in Mount Vernon Place's verdant East Square for this third movie of the summer. Bring your own snacks and a picnic blanket…
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »July 2019
Summer in the Squares: Fourth of July Concert and Picnic!
Summer in the Squares presents: Fourth of July Concert and Picnic! Join us for music and refreshments as we celebrate Independence Day with two Baltimore-based ensembles, each representing an iconic genre in the history of American music. We are thrilled to present both of these artists after their stunning performances at this spring's Flower Mart. Bring a picnic or enjoy some free snacks, including delicious sliders provided by Topside at Revival, a Joie de Vivre Hotel To give you time…
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »Mount Vernon Cultural Walk
The Cultural Walk explores the fine architecture and world-renowned institutions along the Charles Street National Scenic Byway. Impressive buildings and monuments line the corridor, from Benjamin Latrobe's Basilica to the sophisticated minimalism of Mies van der Rohe's One Charles Center. The nation's first monument to George Washington stands tall in the center of Mount Vernon Place, just steps away from some of the nation's foremost cultural institutions, including the Walters Art Museum, Enoch Pratt Free Library, and the Peabody Institute.…
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »Art in the Park: For Kids! Painted River Rocks
Join our teacher Sarah Butcher, who delights in capturing urban scenes, for fun interactive classes in the park, where Mount Vernon Place itself will be your inspiration. Art supplies generously donated by Blick Art Materials. In this fun, interactive class for kids age 7-12, the participants will learn about the locally quarried stone that the Washington Monument was built from, and execute different techniques for painting smooth river rocks. Each child will make and take home a painted stone for…
Find out more »FULL! Art in the Park: Watercolor (& Sip)
This class has reached capacity! For Adults! Join Sarah Butcher, who delights in capturing urban scenes, for fun interactive classes in the park, where Mount Vernon Place itself will be your inspiration. In this free Watercolor class you will learn the basics of "plein air" watercolor painting while sipping wine in beautiful Mount Vernon Place: choosing a composition, using sight-sizing techniques, creating a sketch, deciding what palette of colors to use, painting scenes with watercolor, glazing, and creating effects with…
Find out more »Summer in the Squares: Outcalls
Summer in the Squares 2019 Presents: Outcalls The vocal pop duo Outcalls has been dubbed the “electronic opera queens” of Baltimore. Led by Britt Olsen-Ecker and Melissa Wimbish, both classically-trained musicians, Outcalls creates genre-defying pop music that counters the tired narratives pervading much of today’s popular songs. Olsen-Ecker and Wimbish are dedicated to actively building a stronger, more sustainable future for women in the music industry, both publicly and behind the scenes. Their innovative music and lyrical content offers a…
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »Art in the Park: For Kids! Faux Stained Glass
Join our teacher Sarah Butcher, who delights in capturing urban scenes, for fun interactive classes in the park, where Mount Vernon Place itself will be your inspiration. Art supplies generously donated by Blick Art Materials. In this fun, interactive class for kids age 7-12, the participants will learn about the history of stained glass, as well as about pattern, color, radial balance, and why windows like this were important to the people building the church. Each child will make and…
Find out more »FULL! Art in the Park: Watercolor (& Sip)
This class has reached capacity! For Adults! Join Sarah Butcher, who delights in capturing urban scenes, for fun interactive classes in the park, where Mount Vernon Place itself will be your inspiration. In this free Watercolor class you will learn the basics of "plein air" watercolor painting while sipping wine in beautiful Mount Vernon Place: choosing a composition, using sight-sizing techniques, creating a sketch, deciding what palette of colors to use, painting scenes with watercolor, glazing, and creating effects with…
Find out more »Walking Tour: Mount Vernon Place and Monument Climb
Tour co-sponsored by Baltimore Heritage. Price $10. Please reserve in advance. Mount Vernon began as the estate of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard and grew to be the place to live for Baltimore’s rich and famous in the mid-19th century. The Garrett family, owners of the B&O Railroad, the Walters, founders of the Walters Art Museum, and other families, built and lived in handsome mansions along the four parks of Mount Vernon Place surrounding the Washington Monument. The recent…
Find out more »MVP Movie Night: Rear Window
Summer in the Squares 2019 Presents: Rear Window A newspaper photographer with a broken leg passes time recuperating by observing his neighbors through his window. He sees what he believes to be a murder, and decides to solve the crime himself. With the help of his nurse and girlfriend, he tries to catch the murderer without being killed himself. Join us in Mount Vernon Place's verdant East Square for this third movie of the summer. Bring your own snacks and…
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »August 2019
Summer in the Squares: John Thomas Trio
Summer in the Squares 2019 Presents: John Thomas Trio Based in Baltimore, MD, John Thomas is a versatile saxophonist who spans the chasm between the concert and jazz saxophone worlds. Equally adept at the arts of improvisation and interpretation, he insistently explores the bounds of genre and idiom. From his beginnings as a jazz saxophonist, to appearing with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and composing his own electro-acoustic music, he has refined and expanded his horizons as a performer and educator-…
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »Mount Vernon Cultural Walk
The Cultural Walk explores the fine architecture and world-renowned institutions along the Charles Street National Scenic Byway. Impressive buildings and monuments line the corridor, from Benjamin Latrobe's Basilica to the sophisticated minimalism of Mies van der Rohe's One Charles Center. The nation's first monument to George Washington stands tall in the center of Mount Vernon Place, just steps away from some of the nation's foremost cultural institutions, including the Walters Art Museum, Enoch Pratt Free Library, and the Peabody Institute.…
Find out more »Summer in the Squares: Ultrafaux
Summer in the Squares 2019 Presents: Ultrafaux Baltimore-based UltraFaux, led by guitarist/composer Michael Joseph Harris, performs original acoustic music influenced by Balkan folk, gypsy swing, be-bop, afro-cuban, funk, and French musette. The band is an acoustic powerhouse of guitars trading dazzling leads over rich gypsy-inspired melodies and rhythms. Bring snacks and a blanket or folding chair to sit on the grass or sidewalk and enjoy this FREE evening of music in Mount Vernon Place’s west square.
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »FULL! Art in the Park: Mobile Device Masterpiece
This class has reached capacity! For Adults! Join teacher Sarah Butcher, who delights in capturing urban scenes, for fun interactive classes in the park, where Mount Vernon Place itself will be your inspiration. For Adults and Teens! In this free Mobile Masterpiece class you will learn to use FREE smartphone/tablet apps - available for both Android and iPhone - to photograph scenes in Mount Vernon Place and create artistic compositions with just your fingertips! We will discuss both photographic composition…
Find out more »Summer in the Squares: Blake Meister Jazz Ensemble
Summer in the Squares 2019 Presents: Blake Meister Jazz Ensemble Blake Meister, a mainstay in Mount Vernon Place's Summer in the Squares lineup for years, is a faculty member of Peabody Conservatory, and performs locally, nationally and internationally! Bring snacks and a blanket or folding chair to sit on the grass or sidewalk and enjoy this FREE evening of music in Mount Vernon Place’s west square.
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »FULL! Art in the Park: Cyanotype Printing
This class has reached capacity! For Adults! Join Sarah Butcher, who delights in capturing urban scenes, for fun interactive classes in the park, where Mount Vernon Place itself will be your inspiration. In this free Cyanotype Printing class you will learn the basics of this simple printing technique invented all the way back in 1842 while sipping wine in beautiful Mount Vernon Place: mixing the chemicals, treating the paper, taking a photographic negative, and ultimately, exposing your own beautiful Prussian…
Find out more »Walking Tour: Mount Vernon Place and Monument Climb
Tour co-sponsored by Baltimore Heritage. Price $10. Please reserve in advance. Mount Vernon began as the estate of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard and grew to be the place to live for Baltimore’s rich and famous in the mid-19th century. The Garrett family, owners of the B&O Railroad, the Walters, founders of the Walters Art Museum, and other families, built and lived in handsome mansions along the four parks of Mount Vernon Place surrounding the Washington Monument. The recent…
Find out more »MVP Movie Night: Labyrinth
Summer in the Squares 2019 Presents: Labyrinth A 16-year-old girl is given 13 hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King. Jim Henson, George Lucas and David Bowie take you into a dazzling world of fantasy and adventure. Join us in Mount Vernon Place's verdant East Square for this third movie of the summer. Bring your own snacks and a picnic blanket or…
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »Summer in the Squares Season Finale: Maryland Opera
Summer in the Squares 2019 presents: Maryland Opera! Join us for a evening of delicious refreshments, a picturesque setting, and exquisite music performed by Maryland Opera. The Conservancy is thrilled to be working with the Mount Vernon-Belvedere Association to bring you a beautiful event to close the summer. We hope you will join us.
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »September 2019
Mount Vernon Cultural Walk
The Cultural Walk explores the fine architecture and world-renowned institutions along the Charles Street National Scenic Byway. Impressive buildings and monuments line the corridor, from Benjamin Latrobe's Basilica to the sophisticated minimalism of Mies van der Rohe's One Charles Center. The nation's first monument to George Washington stands tall in the center of Mount Vernon Place, just steps away from some of the nation's foremost cultural institutions, including the Walters Art Museum, Enoch Pratt Free Library, and the Peabody Institute.…
Find out more »RESCHEDULED: Summer in the Squares: Ebb & Nova
Summer in the Squares 2019 Presents: Ebb & Nova Ebb & Nova is a northern Maryland based 4-piece alternative acoustic band. Guitar and cello melodies pair with a soulful voice to craft a broad spectrum of music that has been described as “a beautiful ear & eye-catching experience”. Together, Lauren Padgett, Matthew Purpora, Steven Bainbridge, and Pat Brynes have gained a local following throughout Baltimore and the Mount Vernon neighborhood. Pulling from each of their four unique influences, which include…
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »RESCHEDULED: Summer in the Squares: African Drumming & Dance w/ Nyame Nti
RESCHEDULED: Summer in the Squares 2019 Presents: Nyame Nti Cultural Healing Arts Therapy, Inc. (N-CHAT) N-CHAT is a nonprofit organization that promotes healing through the arts. We are excited to return to Mount Vernon Place for our annual participation in MVPC’s Summer in the Squares, a program that offers free, live performances and other free events all summer long! Join N-CHAT for a fun-filled, family-friendly evening where you will experience the healing power of the drum, learn African dance, and…
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »Walking Tour: Mount Vernon Place and Monument Climb
Tour co-sponsored by Baltimore Heritage. Price $10. Please reserve in advance. Mount Vernon began as the estate of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard and grew to be the place to live for Baltimore’s rich and famous in the mid-19th century. The Garrett family, owners of the B&O Railroad, the Walters, founders of the Walters Art Museum, and other families, built and lived in handsome mansions along the four parks of Mount Vernon Place surrounding the Washington Monument. The recent…
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »Rescheduled: Summer in the Squares: Tongue in Cheek Jazz Band
Summer in the Squares 2019 Presents: Tongue in Cheek Jazz Band Banjos, Fiddles, Brass, Hot Jazz, Loose Men, and Clean Liquor. Tongue in Cheek Jazz Band is Baltimore's premier hot jazz band that honors both tradition and innovation in this classic music. From traditional rag time dances, to Mingus and Monk covers, to the complete Louis Armstrong repertoire, Tongue in Cheek is paving the way for Neo-Traditional American Jazz Music. Bring snacks and a blanket or folding chair to sit…
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »Mount Vernon Place Plein Air Art Show
Join us for a wine and cheese reception and an afternoon of artwork featuring the historic architecture and beautiful landscapes of Mount Vernon Place. Enjoy nearly 100 paintings created over the summer by members of the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association (MAPAPA). All the artists' work will be on sale, and prizes will be awarded to the top pieces in multiple categories. Co-hosted by Garrett-Jacobs Mansion Endowment Fund, Baltimore Heritage, Mount Vernon Place Conservancy, and The Engineers Club, this event…
Find out more »October 2019
Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »Mount Vernon Cultural Walk
The Cultural Walk explores the fine architecture and world-renowned institutions along the Charles Street National Scenic Byway. Impressive buildings and monuments line the corridor, from Benjamin Latrobe's Basilica to the sophisticated minimalism of Mies van der Rohe's One Charles Center. The nation's first monument to George Washington stands tall in the center of Mount Vernon Place, just steps away from some of the nation's foremost cultural institutions, including the Walters Art Museum, Enoch Pratt Free Library, and the Peabody Institute.…
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »Walking Tour: Mount Vernon Place and Monument Climb
Tour co-sponsored by Baltimore Heritage. Price $10. Please reserve in advance. Mount Vernon began as the estate of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard and grew to be the place to live for Baltimore’s rich and famous in the mid-19th century. The Garrett family, owners of the B&O Railroad, the Walters, founders of the Walters Art Museum, and other families, built and lived in handsome mansions along the four parks of Mount Vernon Place surrounding the Washington Monument. The recent…
Find out more »Free Yoga
Come experience the Conservancy's sponsored free Yoga –in the West Square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Appropriate for all levels. Thanks to instructor Jude Asher for leading this group! If it is raining or over 80 degrees before 8 am the class moves into Davis Hall at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. Please enter from the red doors on Charles Street.
Find out more »Annual Halloween Spooktacular! Pumpkin Patch
Join us in the East Square of Mount Vernon Place on Saturday October 27 for spooky Halloween fun - a Pumpkin Patch! Come by between 2 and 4pm to decorate your own pumpkin and enjoy yummy Halloween munchies. Mount Vernon Place will be decorated for Halloween! Following the Pumpkin Patch, there will be a a Trick-or-Treating Parade leaving from the church at 4pm. All ages welcome. Costumes encouraged, but not required!
Find out more »November 2019
Mount Vernon Cultural Walk
The Cultural Walk explores the fine architecture and world-renowned institutions along the Charles Street National Scenic Byway. Impressive buildings and monuments line the corridor, from Benjamin Latrobe's Basilica to the sophisticated minimalism of Mies van der Rohe's One Charles Center. The nation's first monument to George Washington stands tall in the center of Mount Vernon Place, just steps away from some of the nation's foremost cultural institutions, including the Walters Art Museum, Enoch Pratt Free Library, and the Peabody Institute.…
Find out more »Walking Tour: Mount Vernon Place and Monument Climb
Tour co-sponsored by Baltimore Heritage. Price $10. Please reserve in advance. Mount Vernon began as the estate of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard and grew to be the place to live for Baltimore’s rich and famous in the mid-19th century. The Garrett family, owners of the B&O Railroad, the Walters, founders of the Walters Art Museum, and other families, built and lived in handsome mansions along the four parks of Mount Vernon Place surrounding the Washington Monument. The recent…
Find out more »December 2019
Monument Lighting 2019
Head to Mount Vernon Place and the Washington Monument to kick off the season at the region's longest running holiday tradition with your friends and neighbors. The 48th annual Downtown Partnership of Baltimore Monument Lighting will take place Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 5-8pm. This fun-filled evening is an opportunity for the Mount Vernon Place Conservancy to showcase our work at the recently restored and award-winning Washington Monument in historic, beautiful, and festively decorated Mount Vernon Place! Monument Lighting will…
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