Mount Vernon

With a backdrop of stunning 19th century architecture and inviting parks, Baltimore's Mount Vernon is a cultural urban village that boasts museums, music, theater, international dining cuisine, boutiques, festivals, and a thriving nightlife. The neighborhood's historic centerpiece, built in 1815, is the Washington Monument. The nation's first monument to George Washington soars 176 feet above four picturesque parks. Mount Vernon is a special place, rich in history and vibrant in the present, a neighborhood that beckons residents and visitors to take their time and enrich their lives.

Mount Vernon Cultural District

In 1996, a number of institutions in Mount Vernon joined together to form the Mount Vernon Cultural District. The goal was to be a catalyst for efforts to preserve the integrity of the neighborhood through means such as: investing to improve the physical environment, providing clean and safe streets, attracting residents and businesses, and promoting the unique nature of the neighborhood to the public.

Though much has been accomplished, the original goals remain. Members of the Mount Vernon Cultural District includes:

Agora, Inc.
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Baltimore Community Foundation
Baltimore Department of Planning
Baltimore Development Corporation
Baltimore School for the Arts
The Basilica of the Assumption
CENTERSTAGE
Contemporary Museum
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
Garrett Jacobs Mansion Endowment Fund
George Peabody Library  
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute & Cultural Center
Friends of Mt. Vernon Place
Goldseker Foundation
Maryland Club
Maryland Historical Society
Maryland Humanities Council
Peabody Institute
Walters Art Museum

Contact Information

Mount Vernon Cultural District
217 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Tel. 410-244-1030
Fax. 410-244-8670