Free Admission to Maritime Park for Black History Month

Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park offers free entry on select Saturdays in February.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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In honor of Black History Month, the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park in Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood will offer free admission on three Saturdays this month - February 7, 14, and 28. The park celebrates African American maritime and cultural history, including the legacy of the nation's first African American-owned and operated shipyard.

Why it matters

The maritime park is an important national heritage site that highlights the critical contributions of African Americans in the development of Baltimore's historic waterfront and shipbuilding industry. Offering free admission during Black History Month provides greater access and awareness of this important history.

The details

The Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park features exhibits on the lives of Frederick Douglass and Isaac Myers, a free-born African American who became a national leader. The Shipyard Gallery displays historic items used in shipbuilding, while the Founders Room highlights the founders of the original shipyard. The park is operated by the Living Classrooms Foundation.

  • The free admission days are on February 7, 14, and 28, 2026.

The players

Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park

A national heritage site in Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood that celebrates the contributions of African Americans in the city's maritime industry.

Living Classrooms Foundation

The organization that operates the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and headquarters.

Isaac Myers

A free-born African American who became a national leader and co-founder of the nation's first African American-owned and operated shipyard.

Frederick Douglass

A former enslaved person who became a renowned abolitionist, author, and statesman.

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The takeaway

The free admission days at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park provide an opportunity for the public to learn about and honor the vital role African Americans played in Baltimore's maritime history and development.