Behind the Scenes Tours

Welcome to “Behind the Scenes” Baltimore: the stories, myths, people, and places that make Baltimore charming. Our trail follows the intricate thread of Baltimore neighborhoods, historic buildings, family businesses, artists and craftsmen that weave a larger tale of our city’s character – past – present and future. Our Tour sponsors include:

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Past Tours

  • Thomas Brown, Woodwright
    • Thomas Brown, Woodwright custom mills architectural woodwork for historic buildings from its shop in Remington. Its collection of antique machinery (much still in use) includes machines that can be found only in the shop.
  • Bolton Hill Synagogue, December 13, 2006
    • A decommisioned historic Bolton Hill Synagogue in conversion to a single family home.
  • The Frederick Douglass-Issac Myers Maritime Park, November 8, 2006
    • First African-American owned and operated shipyard founded by Douglass-Myers in 1868.
  • The Peabody Institute, September 27, 2006
    • Founded by philanthropist George Peabody, the Peabody Institute has been training world-class musicians in Baltimore since 1857.
  • G. Krug & Sons, June & August, 2006
    • Steve Krug & Daughters (6th generation). G. Krug is the nation’s oldest ironworks facility, still in the same location since 1810.
  • Baltimore Streetcar Museum, July 2006
    • A museum celebrating the era of the streetcar.
  • Garrett-Jacobs Mansion, April 2006
    • Architectural Drawings for Conservatory Courtyard Renovations.
  • Baltimore School For The Arts, November 2005
    • Conversion of a brownstone in Mount Vernon to a school building.