Black History in Druid Heights
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Black History in Druid Heights

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Druid Heights Community Development Corporation
Druid Heights Community Development Corporation
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About

In the heart of the Old West Baltimore Historic District lies the Druid Heights neighborhood. This community has been the home of many black icons, ranging from jazz entertainer Cab Calloway to Warner McGuinn, mentor to Thurgood Marshall.   Historic sites such as the first black-owned business school in the city to the famous Sphinx Club are also part of the rich history of this community. 

This tour will provide insights on Baltimore's Black Heritage as well as the vibrant future that Druid Heights Community Development Corporation is creating with its residents for an even better tomorrow.

Stories

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Engine #25 Firehouse/Druid Heights CDC Headquarters at 2140 McCulloh
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Engine #25 Firehouse/Druid Heights CDC Headquarters at 2140 McCulloh

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Peace Park at 2035 Druid Hill
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Peace Park at 2035 Druid Hill

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Maggie Quille Mural at 1940 Druid Hill
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Maggie Quille Mural at 1940 Druid Hill

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Elijah Cummings Nature Play Space at 1920-1922 McCulloh
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Elijah Cummings Nature Play Space at 1920-1922 McCulloh

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Maggie Quille House at 1920 Druid Hiill
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Maggie Quille House at 1920 Druid Hiill

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W. Ashbie Hawkins/George McMechen's House at 1834 McCulloh
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W. Ashbie Hawkins/George McMechen's House at 1834 McCulloh

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Warner McGuinn's House at 1911 Division
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Warner McGuinn's House at 1911 Division

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St. Katherine's Church and Orphanage at 2001 Division
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St. Katherine's Church and Orphanage at 2001 Division

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Sphinx Club at 2107 Pennsylvania Avenue
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Sphinx Club at 2107 Pennsylvania Avenue

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St. Peter Claver Catholic Church at 1546 N. Fremont St.
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St. Peter Claver Catholic Church at 1546 N. Fremont St.

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Vilma Tavern and Restaurant at 2242 Pennsylvania Avenue
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Vilma Tavern and Restaurant at 2242 Pennsylvania Avenue

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USO Building/Cortez Peters School of Business at 529 Gold
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USO Building/Cortez Peters School of Business at 529 Gold

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Gold Street Park at 531 Gold
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Gold Street Park at 531 Gold

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Patterson-Asbury AME Church at 2211 Division St.
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Patterson-Asbury AME Church at 2211 Division St.

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Archway Park at 1301 W. North Avenue
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Archway Park at 1301 W. North Avenue

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Cab Calloway Legends Park at 2216 Druid Hill Avenue
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Cab Calloway Legends Park at 2216 Druid Hill Avenue

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Druid Heights Community Development Corporation

Druid Heights Community Development Corporation

The Druid Heights Community Development Corporation (DHCDC), a non-profit organization, was established in 1974.