The mansion is getting some face-lifts.
Phase I
The ballroom floor:
Phase II
Repointing the mansion
and Improving the
drainage on the right side.
Phase III
Replacing the windows
and shutters:
The mansion will be going thru some upgrades and will no longer be available for rentals. The first floor will become mostly office space. The chapel is closed for renovations.
Upcoming Events
Second Sundays in the Park April thru November 11 am – 3 pm.
Come ride the miniature trains, walk the labyrinth, visit the mansion, and take a nature hike. Carrie Murray Nature Center will also be open.
Baltimore Herb Festival Saturday, May 25, 2019 9:30 am – 3 pm.
The herb this year is Anise Hyssop. Admission is $7, children 12 and under are free. Come see the many vendors, eat lunch, listen to music and lectures, ride the miniature train. For more information, please visit www.baltimoreherbfestival.com.
The mansion will be open and artists will be displaying and selling their work. Also, we'll have vintage Christmas ornaments for sale.
Come ride the miniature trains, walk the labyrinth, visit the mansion, and take a nature hike. Carrie Murray Nature Center will also be open.
Baltimore Herb Festival Saturday, May 25, 2019 9:30 am – 3 pm.
The herb this year is Anise Hyssop. Admission is $7, children 12 and under are free. Come see the many vendors, eat lunch, listen to music and lectures, ride the miniature train. For more information, please visit www.baltimoreherbfestival.com.
The mansion will be open and artists will be displaying and selling their work. Also, we'll have vintage Christmas ornaments for sale.
Come and visit the park anytime:
| Play a game of tennis |
Enjoy the open spaces of the park |
Sit on the porch of the mansion |
Take a walk around the labyrinth |
Visit the Carrie
Murray Nature Center |
Past Events
Weddings/Showers/Birthdays
October 2006 Wedding in the chapel and reception at the mansion for the Burns.
September 2007 Wedding in the chapel and reception at the mansion.
January 2008 Baby Shower at the mansion.
Early Spring 2009 Ross Wedding and reception at the mansion.
July 2009 K.Smith birthday party at the mansion.
October 2009 Katie's wedding and reception at the mansion.
June 2012 Orlov-Jensen wedding at the mansion.
September 2007 Wedding in the chapel and reception at the mansion.
January 2008 Baby Shower at the mansion.
Early Spring 2009 Ross Wedding and reception at the mansion.
July 2009 K.Smith birthday party at the mansion.
October 2009 Katie's wedding and reception at the mansion.
June 2012 Orlov-Jensen wedding at the mansion.
Open Houses
December 29, 2006 Open House at the mansion.
December 28, 2007 Annual Holiday Open House at the mansion..
December 27, 2008 Annual Holiday Open House at the mansion.
December 26, 2009 Annual Holiday Open House, "One Park, Many Hands"
(this open house was originally scheduled for December 19, but there was a blizzard)
December 11, 2010 Annual Holiday Open House with guest speaker Retired Judge Tom Ward from the Irish Shrine. Our theme was "Winans and the Irish Railroad Workers."
December 10, 2011 Annual Holiday Open House with guest speaker Edward Heimiller who spoke about the Winans' homes.
December 15, 2012 Annual Holiday Open House with guest speaker Julian "Jack" Lapides who spoke about "Endangered Baltimore Landmarks".
December 14, 2013 Annual Holiday Open House with guest speaker Stephen G. W. Walk who spoke about the "Thomas Winans and the Russian Experience".
December 13, 2014 Annual Holiday Open House with guest speaker Carlisle Hashim who spoke about "The Oyster, From the Chesapeake Bay to Baltimore".
December 28, 2007 Annual Holiday Open House at the mansion..
December 27, 2008 Annual Holiday Open House at the mansion.
December 26, 2009 Annual Holiday Open House, "One Park, Many Hands"
(this open house was originally scheduled for December 19, but there was a blizzard)
December 11, 2010 Annual Holiday Open House with guest speaker Retired Judge Tom Ward from the Irish Shrine. Our theme was "Winans and the Irish Railroad Workers."
December 10, 2011 Annual Holiday Open House with guest speaker Edward Heimiller who spoke about the Winans' homes.
December 15, 2012 Annual Holiday Open House with guest speaker Julian "Jack" Lapides who spoke about "Endangered Baltimore Landmarks".
December 14, 2013 Annual Holiday Open House with guest speaker Stephen G. W. Walk who spoke about the "Thomas Winans and the Russian Experience".
December 13, 2014 Annual Holiday Open House with guest speaker Carlisle Hashim who spoke about "The Oyster, From the Chesapeake Bay to Baltimore".
Special Events
October 6, 7, 2007 150th Year Celebration of the Mansion.
May 24, 2008, 10am – 4pm Baltimore Herb Festival at Leakin Park.
May 23, 2009, 10am – 3pm Baltimore Herb Festival at Leakin Park featured an art show by three local artists:Bonnie Allan, Lee Smith, and Laura Brigham, and an afternoon tea served by Heide Grundmann.
June 14, 2009 Sacred Native American Community Labyrinth and Exhibit, part of the Second Sundays in the Park
June 14, July 12, August 9, 11am – 3pm Second Sundays in the Park, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park
October 21, 2009, 9am – 4pm Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference W01 Conditions Assessment Workshop with the AIA Historic Resources Committee – Orianda, the Crimea Estate, Leakin Park Baltimore, MD.
May 29, 2010, 10am – 3pm Baltimore Herb Festival. There was a tea by Heide Grundmann and artwork and photographs on display from our local artists: Lee Smith, Bonnie Allan, Laura Brigham Rusanowsky, and Jerome Golder.
May 28, 2011, 10am – 3pm Baltimore Herb Festival at Leakin Park featured the art of Bonnie Allan, art and photography of Jerome Golder, and the photography of Laura Brigham Rusanowsky in the mansion.
May 26, 2012, 9:30am – 3pm Baltimore Herb Festival at Leakin Park. Art and photography displays in the mansion by local artists: Bonnie Allan, Jerome Golder, Laura Brigham Rusanowsky, and Leora Smith. Also two special presentations on the Irish Railroad Workers' Museum by Denny Lynch.
May 25, 2013, 9:30am – 3pm Baltimore Herb Festival at Leakin Park. Art and photography displays in the mansion by local artists, including Bonnie Allan, Jerome Golder, Laura Brigham Rusanowsky, and Leora Smith.
May 24, 2014, 9:30am – 3pm Baltimore Herb Festival at Leakin Park. Art and photography displays in the mansion by local artists, including Bonnie Allan, Laura Brigham Rusanowsky, and Leora Smith.
May 23, 2015, 9:30am – 3pm Baltimore Herb Festival at Leakin Park. Art and photography displays in the mansion by local artists including Bonnie Allan, Laura Rusanowsky, Leora Smith and many more.
May 24, 2008, 10am – 4pm Baltimore Herb Festival at Leakin Park.
May 23, 2009, 10am – 3pm Baltimore Herb Festival at Leakin Park featured an art show by three local artists:Bonnie Allan, Lee Smith, and Laura Brigham, and an afternoon tea served by Heide Grundmann.
June 14, 2009 Sacred Native American Community Labyrinth and Exhibit, part of the Second Sundays in the Park
June 14, July 12, August 9, 11am – 3pm Second Sundays in the Park, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park
October 21, 2009, 9am – 4pm Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference W01 Conditions Assessment Workshop with the AIA Historic Resources Committee – Orianda, the Crimea Estate, Leakin Park Baltimore, MD.
May 29, 2010, 10am – 3pm Baltimore Herb Festival. There was a tea by Heide Grundmann and artwork and photographs on display from our local artists: Lee Smith, Bonnie Allan, Laura Brigham Rusanowsky, and Jerome Golder.
May 28, 2011, 10am – 3pm Baltimore Herb Festival at Leakin Park featured the art of Bonnie Allan, art and photography of Jerome Golder, and the photography of Laura Brigham Rusanowsky in the mansion.
May 26, 2012, 9:30am – 3pm Baltimore Herb Festival at Leakin Park. Art and photography displays in the mansion by local artists: Bonnie Allan, Jerome Golder, Laura Brigham Rusanowsky, and Leora Smith. Also two special presentations on the Irish Railroad Workers' Museum by Denny Lynch.
May 25, 2013, 9:30am – 3pm Baltimore Herb Festival at Leakin Park. Art and photography displays in the mansion by local artists, including Bonnie Allan, Jerome Golder, Laura Brigham Rusanowsky, and Leora Smith.
May 24, 2014, 9:30am – 3pm Baltimore Herb Festival at Leakin Park. Art and photography displays in the mansion by local artists, including Bonnie Allan, Laura Brigham Rusanowsky, and Leora Smith.
May 23, 2015, 9:30am – 3pm Baltimore Herb Festival at Leakin Park. Art and photography displays in the mansion by local artists including Bonnie Allan, Laura Rusanowsky, Leora Smith and many more.