About this vendor
The Historic Clifton Mansion is a National Historic Site in the City of Baltimore, MD. Once the home of the entrepreneur and philanthropist Johns Hopkins, this historic mansion, constructed in the 1800s, hosts weddings of all sizes, from small, informal ceremonies on the lawn to extravagant celebrations in the spacious and stately ballroom. Now you are invited to contribute a chapter of your own to the city’s wonderful, ever-expanding story. When you choose the Clifton Mansion for your wedding celebration, you will also be supporting Civic Works, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the people of Baltimore through various education, skills development, and community service initiatives.
Clifton Mansion offers a choice of indoor and outdoor event layouts. The ballroom is perfect for ceremonies and receptions of 50 to 100 guests. It features intricate cornices and ceiling enrichments, brightened by the warm glow of majestic chandeliers. The mansion also boasts a charming Victorian sitting room and a delightful dining room, named after Captain Henry Thompson, hero of the War of 1812, and another of the mansion’s former owners. The building also boasts a beautiful grand staircase, perfect for wedding portraits, and the stairwell features a large, highly detailed mural of Naples, Italy. You can rent a single room or the entire first floor, including the wrap-around porch and grounds. As a special treat, you and your guests can climb to the top of the mansion’s 80-foot tower, from which vantage point you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city.
With a tent rental from one of our fabulous partners, you can entertain up to 165 people. Imagine A Reception in a tent after cocktails on the Veranda and a ceremony on the lawn. And then head for the ballroom to dance the night away! Your guests will travel back in time, imagining parties of days gone by...and they'll create new memories to be shared for years to come!
Clifton Mansion hosts engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies, receptions, and elopements. Tables and chairs are provided, and on-site parking is available for your convenience. Package add-ons include the use of the second-floor library as a dressing room, guided tours of the mansion and more. The venue’s event monitor will also be on hand to assist with the wedding day logistics. Your satisfaction is their priority, and the venue’s dedicated and experienced team can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to Clifton Mansion.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Estate
- Historic Venue
Reviews
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4.3
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I reached out multiple times via phone,email with contact number to get in touch with me. After multiple attempts I gave up. It's blatantly rude to not even call back even if the d...
ate was taken.
My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception here and could not be happier with our experience. The venue is amazing and gorgeous, and it shows in our pictures. The staf...
f were very helpful and had great recommendations and suggestions for us. I wanted to especially shout out Ruth and Natrina for helping us coordinate and plan things. We couldn't have had a better wedding!
bsolutely beautiful mansion with a lot of history! The staff are really great too. Perfect for any wedding or event and the proceeds go to a great cause. 10/10 recommend!!!!
The Clifton Mansion is a hidden gem! Exceeding all expectations. So much beauty, and the history! Could not believe the restorations! Amazing! A photographers dream. The staff are ...
extremely accommodating and will listen to you! I love that 100% of event proceeds benefit the Non-Profit Organization Civic Works. They do so much good for Baltimore. Rain? Not a problem! The porches allow for an outdoor wedding without the fear of inclement weather. Guests in wheelchair had no issues getting around as it's all handicap accessible. Can't say enough positive about the Mansion. No question, hands down, the perfect venue!
This place is incredible! We could not have been any happier having our wedding at the beautiful historic Clifton mansion. The staff was incredibly helpful, flexible and accommodat...
ing. They went above and beyond what was expected. The mansion itself has many beautifully decorated and ornate rooms, the photography opportunities are endless and provide a very unique and romantic setting. We were especially excited to know all of the proceeds from the wedding go back into the Baltimore community through the work that Civic Works does. Please consider this wonderful location for your event, you won’t regret it!
We were so glad to of found this gem right in Baltimore City. Placed on-top of a hill it provided great views, while also keeping traffic noise down. Their grounds were excellent ...
and was a great place for our outdoor ceremony. The interior was full of history and charm. Recently renovated rooms were breathtaking, while other rooms felt truly historical. The venue coordinator Jayna was always very professional and prompt with any questions we had. They were also very helpful when suggesting caterers and other vendors.
Contact
2701 St Lo Dr, Baltimore, MD
Clifton Mansion