Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum
African American Cultural Heritage
Opened in 2005, The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture documents, interprets, and preserves the complex experiences, contributions, and culture of Black people. Named for a native son of Baltimore who was the first African American to leverage a $1 billion international acquisition deal, The Lewis Museum stands as a tribute to his legacy while celebrating the rich and diverse contributions of Black Marylanders through history.
Erected by Baltimore National Heritage Area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.
Location. 39° 17.199′ N, 76° 36.486′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Inner Harbor. It is at the intersection of East Pratt Street and Pier 3, on the right when traveling east on East Pratt Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 E Pratt St, Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. William V. Lockwood (within shouting distance of this marker); Atlantic Coastal Plain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Piedmont Plateau (about
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Baltimore Riot Trail (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
