Green Mount Cemetery - Bucketlisted

Green Mount Cemetery

Resting Place of Baltimore Legends

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Where the Star-Spangled Banner was born: a compact fort with sweeping harbor views and living history. It’s an easy win—flat paths, open lawns, and a visitor film that sets the scene in under 15 minutes.

Start at the visitor center for your map, then follow the ramp to the east wall for the best harbor vantage. Time your visit for a flag raising or lowering—the ranger talk turns the place into a story you’ll remember.

For a slower visit, circle the star-shaped ramparts clockwise and watch ships move in and out of the Patapsco.

What’s new? Updated today

Sunset flag lowering 6:30pm (Fri–Sun)
Temporary exhibit: War of 1812
Harbor shuttle every 20 minutes

What are the hours? — 9:00–17:00 (daily)

Hours may vary for holidays and special events; check the official site before you go.

How much does it cost? — $15 adults · kids free

Admission covers the fort and visitor center exhibits; special tours may be extra.

Where do I park? — On-site lot + overflow

Lots can fill on weekends by mid-day; arrive early or consider rideshare.

Is it accessible? — Flat paths; accessible restrooms

Most ramparts have graded access; some historic areas may have uneven surfaces.

Arrive 30 min before sunset for the lowering ceremony and best light.
Wind picks up on the ramparts—bring a light jacket even in summer.
Stroller route: enter via visitor center, ramp to east wall loop.

A hauntingly beautiful expanse of marble mausoleums, towering obelisks, and Gothic tombs, Green Mount Cemetery is one of America’s most historic burial grounds. Established in 1838, this Victorian garden cemetery is the final resting place of some of Baltimore’s most notorious and celebrated figures, including railroad tycoon Johns Hopkins, assassin John Wilkes Booth, and poet Edgar Allan Poe’s literary rival, Rufus Wilmot Griswold.

Beyond its famous graves, Green Mount’s winding paths lead visitors through a sculptural landscape of ornate memorials, weathered statues, and weeping angels, all framed by ancient trees. Here lie Civil War generals, Maryland governors, and prominent figures such as B&O Railroad president William H. Baldwin Jr., philanthropist Enoch Pratt, and Mayor Theodore R. McKeldin. The cemetery’s striking Gothic entrance gates set the tone for an atmosphere both eerie and serene, where history and legend whisper from every stone. Whether drawn by the ghostly allure, the stories of Baltimore’s elite, or simply the artistry of its 19th-century funerary monuments, Green Mount Cemetery is a place where the past lingers, inviting the curious to wander and wonder.

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