Mount Vernon Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage
Celebrating Baltimore’s Architectural Treasures and Birthplace of Its Historic Preservation Movement – Mount Vernon District to Host Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage on Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage (MHGP) is proud to announce that the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore City will be the first of seven tour sites in 2026. The MHGP, a tradition since 1930, is dedicated to the preservation of Maryland’s cultural and historically significant properties and landscapes. The tours offer a rare opportunity to explore exceptional interiors, celebrate Maryland’s rich architectural heritage, and experience our diverse cultural vibrancy.
On Saturday, April 25, 2026 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm), ticketed Mount Vernon MHGP guests will enjoy a glimpse into the grand parlors, ornate staircases, and exquisite craftsmanship of the Gilded Age. This self-guided, rain or shine experience will feature the following private homes and landmarks:
740 North Calvert Street (St. Ignatius Church)
1217 Saint Paul Street (Winans Mansion)
9 East Chase Street (Empire House)
105 West Monument Street
8 West Mount Vernon Place (Mount Vernon Club)
11 West Mount Vernon Place (Engineers Club at the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion)
14 West Mount Vernon Place (Marburg Mansion)
2 East Mount Vernon Place (United Methodist Church)
700 Washington Place
715 Washington Place
718 Washington Place (Graham Hughes House)
Washington Monument
Proceeds from the Mount Vernon MHGP tour will support the restoration and activation of the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church.
Advance tickets for the Mount Vernon MHGP tour are available now through April 24, 2026, at https://www.mhgp.org/mountvernonbaltimore. Same day tickets will be available.
For updates, visit www.mhgp.org or follow @mhgpmd on Instagram or Facebook.
