Celebrating 40 Years
of Innovation and Impact
Living Classrooms Foundation implements community-driven, research-based, best practices that value the priorities and aspirations of our community members and deliver both opportunity and results. We provide hands-on learning opportunities for individuals of all ages at our Crossroads Public Charter Middle School, community centers, in our workforce development programming, aboard our historic ships, and in our urban green spaces. Our mission is to strengthen communities and inspire children, youth, and adults to achieve their potential through hands-on education, workforce development, health and wellness, and community safety programs that use urban, natural, and maritime resources as "living classrooms."
Maritime Magic
The best annual benefit on the Baltimore waterfront, celebrating and supporting the important work of Living Classrooms Foundation is Friday, October 3, 2025 featuring delicious food and drinks from Baltimore's top restaurants and caterers, as well as live music by Dumpstaphunk.
SAIL250® Maryland & Airshow Baltimore is a free, family friendly, week-long celebration of all things maritime and aviation bringing the Fleet, Flights, Festivals and educational programming back to Baltimore June 24-July 1, 2026. The event is produced by Living Classrooms’ Historic Ships in Baltimore in partnership with the United States Navy, Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism, City of Baltimore and Baltimore County as well as other organizations and agencies.
Summer Sunset Sails
Sail aboard all THREE Living Classrooms vessels: The Lady Maryland, Sigsbee & Mildred Belle!
The Summer Sunset Sail Series 2025 is presented by Living Classrooms Foundation in partnership with The Local Oyster.
July to September 2025
Bread Upon the Waters | Baltimore’s Black Maritime Legacy by Living Classrooms Foundation.