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About First Unitarian Church Baltimore

Located at the corner of Charles and Franklin Streets in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood, the First Unitarian Church Baltimore is a historic venue that hosts concerts, talks, and community events. The sanctuary seats the best available price across pews with a long center aisle, plus side aisles for comfortable viewing. The adjacent Parish Hall seats the best available price with room for additional standing guests. The building's storied past includes the Baltimore Sermon in 1819 and ongoing cultural programming like Candlelight concerts. This page provides practical details to help you plan your visit, from parking and transit to nearby lodging and dining options, all tailored to make your experience straightforward and enjoyable.

Whether you're attending a performance, a lecture, or a community gathering, we've got you covered with clear seating layouts, parking guidance, convenient public transit options, and trusted local partners for hotels and dining. The venue is a National Historic Landmark since 1972 and continues to be a cornerstone of Baltimore's cultural scene. Secure your seats with confidence—we’ll point you to reliable transportation routes and nearby accommodations so you can focus on the moment.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Sanctuary seating capacity: 260 (18 pews, 70 ft center aisle, two side aisles).
  • Enoch Pratt Parish Hall seating: 80 (100 standing).
  • Sanctuary address: 12 W Franklin St, Baltimore, MD 21201; mailing/office address: 1 W Hamilton St.
  • Location: Corner of Charles and Franklin Streets in the Mount Vernon neighborhood.
  • Parking: Free on Sundays and after 6:00 pm on weekdays along Franklin and Charles; free parking until 1:00 pm on Sundays at the Franklin Street parking garage opposite the sanctuary; weekday metered parking.
  • Transit: Near Centre Street and Lexington Market Metro stops; Charm City Circulator Purple Route; Charles Street buses.
  • History: Name changed to First Unitarian Church of Baltimore in 1912; added ‘Universalist’ in 1935; National Historic Landmark since 1972; building not demolished.
  • Notable events: William Ellery Channing’s Baltimore Sermon (May 5, 1819) at the church; recent Candlelight concerts (e.g., Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More).
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel Revival (101 West Monument St); The Ivy Hotel (205 E Biddle St); Ulysses Hotel (2 E Read St).