Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park
HOST YOUR EVENT
Since 1985, Living Classrooms has delivered innovative, hands-on learning experiences through education, job training, health & wellness, and community-based safety programs. Our programs support individuals of all ages as they work toward their personal and professional goals, contributing to stronger and more resilient communities. With decades of experience in Baltimore and Washington, DC, we’ve built trusted partnerships with local residents, businesses, philanthropies, and public-sector leaders—from neighborhood groups to city governments. Together, we implement practical, research-informed strategies that reflect community priorities and deliver meaningful, measurable results.
About
Living Classrooms
The Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park is Living Classrooms' headquarters and national heritage site, celebrating the contributions of African-Americans in the development of Baltimore's maritime industry, including the Chesapeake Marine Railway and Dry Dock Company, the nation's first African-American owned and operated shipyard established in 1868. The site honors the legacy of shipbuilding and Baltimore's working waterfront as it relates to African American Maritime and Cultural History, Isaac Myers and his partners, and Frederick Douglass while preserving on of the city's oldest industrial waterfront buildings, the Sugar/Coffee House.
About
Maritime Park
Indoor Event Spaces:
*FOR RECEPTION RATES, PLEASE REACH OUT TO NATALIE HALPERN AT events@livingclassrooms.org
Capacity
40 seated | 65 reception
Shipyard Gallery
& Museum
Bearman Gallery
Capacity
60 seated | 90 reception
Rental of the Founders Room includes use of the adjoining Bearman Gallery.
Capacity
200 seated | 280 Reception
Founders Room
Outdoor Event Spaces
Capacity
150 seated | 200 Reception
Cardin Pier
Capacity
450 seated | 900 Reception
Promenade & Courtyard
Exclusive Catering List:
Each private event must include services from one of our exclusive caterers, listed below. We do not allow any outside caterers or offer exceptions to this list.
THE CLASSIC CATERING PEOPLE
Bobby Pressman
443.829.7240
ELEVEN COURSES CATERING & EVENTS
Braxton Sparks
410.459.6773
XQUISITE CATERING, LLC
Felicia Rami
410.274.2601
Preferred Vendor List:
FLOWERS & FANCIES
April Lichtenberg
410.653.0600
BLUSH FLORAL STUDIO
Linda Montouri
410.808.0212
Florists
DJ & ENTERTAINMENT
DISTRICT REMIX
Jason Wallace
443.621.9260
BACHELOR BOYS BAND
Adam Hopkins
517.775.2815
Drapes & Lighting
Photographers
Tents & Rentals
SELECT EVENT GROUP
Debra Woodward
443.208.7245
dwoodward@selecteventgroup.com
LOANE BROTHERS
Sue Tacchetti
410.823.6050
Audio/Visual
URBAN ROW PHOTOGRAPHY
Naomi
443.475.0642
TPOZ PHOTOGRAPHY
Teri Pozniak
410.949.4934
LIVING RADIANT PHOTOGRAPHY
443.844.6542
TRE'LYNNPHOTOGRAPHY
Rob Morton
443.570.4864
Luxury Furniture
Rental Details
Deposit & Final Payment
50% of the rental fee is due at signing. The remaining 50% is due one month prior to event date.
Setup & Breakdown
You receive 4 hours for setup, and 2 hours for breakdown.
Tables, Chairs & Linens
Rental equipment (tables, chairs, and linens) is not provided by the venue and must be rented by a licensed rental provider. You are welcome to use whichever licensed rental provider you choose, but we recommend selecting one of the providers.
Food & Beverage
All food & beverage must be provided, prepared and served by a caterer from our exclusive catering list.
Ships on Cardin Pier
There are two ships that live on Cardin Pier- the Lady Maryland and the Sigsbee. There is no guarantee either ship will be on the dock for the day of your event as we do not control their schedule.
Parking
Parking is not provided. Clients and guests must use paid lots or street parking at the client or guest expense.
Event Cut-Off Times
Event must conclude (music off) no later than by 11:00PM.
HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT AT OUR FACILITIES! FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE REACH OUT TO NATALIE HALPERN, DIRECTOR OF EVENTS: EVENTS@LIVINGCLASSROOMS.ORG 410.685.0295 EXT 233.
