Historic Locations

Historic locations offer unique, elegant settings for portraits. With their rich cultural heritage and picturesque surroundings, these locations provide a timeless and sophisticated backdrop for formal portraits. From grand castles to charming colonial homes, historic locations offer a wealth of options for those seeking a truly memorable portrait experience.

The Vandiver Inn

Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
301 S Union Ave,
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
Great for Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
301 S Union Ave
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-5200
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round

Cylburn Arboretum

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: Yes
4915 Greenspring Ave,
Baltimore, MD 21209
Great for Portraits & Events
4915 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-367-2217
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round

Historic London Town & Garden

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: Yes
839 Londontown Rd,
Edgewater, MD 21037
Great for Portraits & Events
839 Londontown Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1919
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best April - November

Old Ellicott City

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
Main St,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Great for Portraits
Main St
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Permit Required:
No
Event Bookings:
No
Best Year Round

The Old Greenbelt Theatre

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: Yes
129 Centerway,
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Great for Portraits & Events
129 Centerway
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 329-2034
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round

The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: Yes
300 Oella Ave,
Catonsville, MD 21228
300 Oella Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 887-1081
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
No
Best April - November

The B&O Railroad Museum

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: Yes
901 W Pratt St,
Baltimore, MD 21223
Great for Portraits & Events
901 W Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 752-2490
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round

Downtown Annapolis

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
Main St,
Annapolis, MD 21401
Great for Portraits
Main St
Annapolis, MD 21401
Permit Required:
No
Event Bookings:
No
Best Year Round

The Glenview Mansion

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: No
603 Edmonston Dr,
Rockville, MD 20851
Great for Portraits & Events
603 Edmonston Dr
Rockville, MD 20851
(240) 314-8660
Permit Required:
No
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round

The Belair Mansion

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: No
12207 Tulip Grove Dr,
Bowie, MD 20715
Great for Portraits & Events
12207 Tulip Grove Dr
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 809-3089
Permit Required:
No
Event Bookings:
Yes
Best Year Round

The Agricultural History Farm Park

Great for Portraits
Permit: Yes
18400 Muncaster Rd,
Derwood, MD 20855
18400 Muncaster Rd
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 670-4660
Permit Required:
Yes
Event Bookings:
No
Best April - November

The National Portrait Gallery

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: No
8th St NW & G St NW,
Washington, DC 20001
Great for Portraits & Events
8th St NW & G St NW
Washington, DC 20001
Permit Required:
No
Event Bookings:
No
Best Year Round

South Union Street

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
501 S Union St,
Alexandria, VA 22314
Great for Portraits
501 S Union St
Alexandria, VA 22314
Permit Required:
No
Event Bookings:
No
Best Year Round

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