Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park 1417 Thames Street, Baltimore, MD 21231 410-685-0295 (T) www.douglassmyers.org WELCOME PACKAGE On behalf of our board of directors and staff, we say welcome and thank you for your interest in the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myer Maritime Park and Museum. It is our mission to provide you with a wonderful facility to host your most cherished event with quality service. We are very excited to have the opportunity to share our incredible museum and its rich history with you and your guests. While your experience here is to enjoy our museum, beautiful grounds, and incredible vistas, by hosting your event in this historical Maritime Park and Museum, your donation will allow us to continue our mission of providing quality educational programs. We would appreciate the opportunity to walk you through the halls of Baltimore s history and trust you too will feel the spirit of Baltimore; then and now. Please complete the attached Event Request and return and/or call to schedule a walkthrough of the facility, 410-685-0295 or 443-813-2587. Our professional staff is available to share all the particulars of our historic space and how we can assist in making your event seamless and memorable. Sincerely, Marsha Reeves Jews Director of Events 1417 Thames Street-Baltimore, MD 21228-410-685-0295-T 410-276-6347-F www.douglassmyers.org - 1 -
LIVING CLASSROOMS FOUNDATION CORPORATE OVERVIEW The Living Classrooms Foundation is a non-profit organization, operated for the benefit of the community at large, providing hands-on education and job skills training for students from diverse backgrounds, with a special emphasis on serving at-risk youth. The Foundation uses maritime settings, community revitalization projects and other challenging learning environments, and a low staff to student ration. Our learning by doing education programs emphasize the applied learning of math, science, literacy, history economics, and ecology. Key objectives of all Living Classrooms programs are career development, community service, elevating self-esteem, and fostering multicultural exchange. FREDERICK DOUGLASS-ISAAC MYERS MARITIME PARK AND MUSEUM The Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum is a Living Classrooms Foundation campus (and headquarters) and national heritage site that celebrates the contributions of African-Americans in the development of the city s maritime industry. The site honors and interprets Baltimore s African- American maritime history, while preserving one of the city s oldest extant waterfront industrial buildings. Our mission is to preserve, re-claim, and share the past in order to enrich the present and future. Celebrating the legacy of Baltimore s own Frederick Douglass, Isaac Myers, and the first shipyard established by African-Americans in 1868.at the water s edge on the Inner Harbor in historic Fells Point.. 1417 Thames Street-Baltimore, MD 21228-410-685-0295-T 410-276-6347-F www.douglassmyers.org - 2 -
The PERFECT SETTING FOR MEMORABLE MOMENTS Enter a world of possibilities We are here help you, together we can transform our spaces into your vision.where Baltimore s Maritime history comes to life against a breathtaking backdrop of Harbor side views Plan a seated dinner or stand up reception in our historic Founders Room Dock a yacht on The Benjamin Cardin private pier and treat your guests to the ambience of a festive soiree on Baltimore s picturesque Inner Harbor Enjoy a waterside party, wedding or reception in the evening under a big tent or the incredible stars Host a reception for up to 300 in the Founders Room and Herbert Bearman Community Art Gallery or host your party for 350-1400 on our outdoor Courtyard, Promenade and Pier An ideal venue to enjoy Meetings, Breakfasts, Luncheons, Dinners, Family Reunions, Galas, Crab Feast, Anniversary, Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah, Graduation, Infant Ceremonies, or any milestone moments. The Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum provides spectacular, wellequipped space for many types of events. There are diverse venues housed in the museum's between two grand buildings on the waterfront in Fells Point. The Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers professional special events staff will share their expertise and suggest knowledgeable and creative vendors, guaranteeing you a successful and memorable occasion. The Founders Room The elegant sophistication of the Founders Room makes it an ideal location for weddings, dancing, dinner, or a large cocktail reception. Guests are greeted by a luxurious modern hand milled wood floors with windows views of the Baltimore Harbor nestled in the 1860 s brick sugar barn. 300 reception 200 standing capacity TheHerbert Bearman Community Arts Gallery in our very modern side of the building and hosts three beautiful wall to ceiling windows and balconies overlooking the Baltimore Harbor adorned with works of art from local community artists. Great for intimate dinners, receptions, and meetings.an adjacent caterer's kitchen makes the space extremely practical. This beautiful room accommodates 80 guests for dinner and up to 100 for a reception. The Harbor View Room and Terrace on the first floor is a wonderful way to start an evening with a private cocktail reception, while surrounded by water. This space can also be used for small seated dinners or receptions and has the ability to accommodate 80 guests for dinner or up to 100 for a reception. Courtyard, Promenade and Pier If you are looking for a facility to hold a outdoor performance, concert, picnic or tented outdoor dinner these spaces are right at water s edge and provide a beautiful atmosphere to host any event from 100-1,000. 1417 Thames Street-Baltimore, MD 21228-410-685-0295-T 410-276-6347-F www.douglassmyers.org - 3 -
The Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum is the place where we have the the little things down to a science; the essence and style of your event will be embodied in everything we do. Our exceptional spaces and exhibits provide dramatic and beautiful surroundings, with an added dimension of interactivity. join us on The Courtyard, Pier, Promenade, Founders Room, Herbert Bearman Community Art Gallery and the Harbor View Room and Terrace we are certain our setting and facility will add flair to your next event. Conveniently located in Fells Point the Frederick Douglass Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum is in close proximity to downtown Baltimore, downtown hotels, and many other attractions close to the heart of the downtown. Corporations, foundations, government agencies, and associations may arrange events and meetings at the museum. The space can be used in many creative manners, and the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum special events staff is available to guide you through the entire planning process. We welcome weddings, wedding receptions, ceremonies, and other private functions, the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum offers the perfect waterfront setting to make your event unforgettable. Our museum's special events staff will happily advise you in how best to use the space. Caterers, lighting companies, floral designers, party planners, and other highly skilled event professionals are at your fingertips through the Special Events Office. 1417 Thames Street-Baltimore, MD 21228-410-685-0295-T 410-276-6347-F www.douglassmyers.org - 4 -
GUIDELINES FOR ENTERTAINING The Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum provides a unique setting for corporate and private entertaining. In order to take advantage of the Maritime Park facilities, we must agree on the general character and purpose of the event, and indicate a preferred time and date. Assuming that your event is consistent with the following Maritime Park s guidelines are critical to our final engagement. SCOPE OF RENTAL: We ask you to respect that our facilities and campus have been designed to meet the needs of our gallery spaces and educational programs and not as a professional event facility. Therefore, it is imperative that consideration be made and must comply with all applicable rules and regulations, including insurance requirements. It is the responsibility of the Client/Tenant/Licensee to enforce and abide by the guidelines and regulations with which they have been provided: Rental of the Maritime Park s campus and facilities does NOT include catering of any kind, tables, chairs, tents, additional toilet facilities or other equipment required for the event. Clients must use the Exclusive Caterers Client agrees to administer, make provisions, and pay for all such catering, food, equipment, necessary permits, licenses and insurance. Client will be permitted to begin set-up 2 hours (minimum) prior to start of the event, and clean-up shall be completed in accordance 1 hour following the contracted ending time of the event. Any additional set-up or clean-up time will be charged on an hourly basis. The Maritime Park will provide a contact person to assist guests and answer any questions or concerns throughout the event; and may assign additional staff, as it deems necessary to cover your event The Maritime Park is wheelchair accessible Restroom facilities are located on the first and third floors INSURANCE: The Client must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance with at least $1,000,000 in coverage for bodily injury and property damage, listing the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and the Living Classrooms Foundation as additionally insured. 1417 Thames Street-Baltimore, MD 21228-410-685-0295-T 410-276-6347-F www.douglassmyers.org - 5 -
EXCLUSIVE CATERERS Class Act Catering James Jimmie Britton 825 Yale Avenue Baltimore, MD 21229 410-368-1334 410-368-1342 Fax classactcatering@verizon.net Absolutely Perfect Catering Michele Goldberg 7391 Washington Blvd, Suite 103 Elkridge, MD 21075 Ph. 410.579.8777 Fax 410.579.8030 michele@absolutelyperfectcatering.com www.absolutelyperfectcatering.com Atlantic Caterers Raoul Frevel 4509 Harford Road Baltimore, Maryland 21214 Ph. 410.254.6662 Fax 410.254.8540 rfrevel@atlanticcaterers.com www.atlanticcaterers.com Charles Levine Charles Levine 11 W Gwynns Mill Court Owings Mills, MD 21117 Ph. 410.363.0900 Fax 410.363.0905 cl@charleslevinecaterers.com www.charleslevinecaterers.com The Classic Catering People 1417 Thames Street-Baltimore, MD 21228-410-685-0295-T 410-276-6347-F www.douglassmyers.org - 6 -
Bobby Pressman 99 Painters Mill Road Owings Mills, MD 21117 Ph. 410.356.1666 Fax 410.581.9358 bpressman@classiccatering.com www.classiccatering.com Sascha s Catering Tara Frascati 527 Lovegrove Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Ph.410.539.6103 Fax 410-752-3933 catering@saschas.com www.saschas.com Simply Elegant Catering Nancy Sachs 400 Grey Rock Road Baltimore, MD 21208-6372 Ph.410.484-4554 www.simplyelegantcatering.com info@simplyelegantcatering.com EXCLUSIVE VENDOR: Loane Brothers, Inc. is the exclusive tent and rental equipment vendor for the Frederick Douglass- Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum through September, 2010. Sue Tacchetti 1302 E. Joppa Road Baltimore, MD 21286 410-832-6050 410-823-6055 (fax) sue@loanebros.com www.loanebros.com 1417 Thames Street-Baltimore, MD 21228-410-685-0295-T 410-276-6347-F www.douglassmyers.org - 7 -