President Street Station

Civil War Museum exterior Photo
Museum was the site of a pivotal moment in Maryland during the prelude to America's Civil War and where Frederick Douglass escaped slavery in 1838. On Maryland's Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. National Park Service Network to Freedom site.
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Location
601 Old President St
Baltimore MD 21202
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  • ADA Accessible
  • Admission/Tickets Required
  • Educational Resources Available
  • Family-Friendly
  • Group Tour Rates Offered
  • Group-Friendly
  • Maximum Group Participants
    50
  • Student Group-Friendly
  • Tour Length
    1 hr
  • Weddings
Rated 5 by G7993SZpaulo

July 06, 2026

G7993SZpaulo

Small but very informative about the war in Baltimore.

Very small museum run now by volunteers, it used to be part of the Md. Center for History and Culture. The volunteer there on Sunday the 5th was very knowledgable and able to answer questions in...

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Rated 5 by walt2382016

September 22, 2022

walt2382016

Baltimore’s rich history in a single space

Visited the Baltimore Civil war museum at President station where famously Abraham Lincoln had to pass through in disguise as president elect. He feared an assassination attempt on his way to the...

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Rated 4 by Number26

January 29, 2020

Number26

Small but WELL DONE!

We were greeted by Paul-Allan Louis who proceeded to give us a very informative and charming introduction to this great little museum. If you are a civil war buff, you will love this place - we...

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