FAQs

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How should I travel to the venue and where should I park?

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There are several convenient parking options nearby. We recommend arriving a little early to find the best spot, especially during busy times! Please reference the parking map above for a visual guide :) 600 Cathedral Street – 2-minute walk from the venue ($20 a day, $40 overnight). 520 N. Charles Street – Just a 4-minute walk to the venue. 15 W. Franklin Street Garage – A 6-minute walk to the venue. 201 W. Franklin Street – A 7-minute walk to the venue. Street Parking – Metered and free parking is available around the venue. Be sure to check the signs for any restrictions and whether or not a space is free. Most street parking around the venue is free starting Friday at 4 PM and ending Monday at 11 AM. Revival Hotel parking: - $25 valet parking for events (guests not staying at the hotel) - $49 valet parking for guests staying overnight Indigo Hotel parking: - $30 to $40 valet parking for guests

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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Ideally, 15 minutes before the ceremony. Seating for the ceremony will open at 4:30 pm, with the ceremony starting promptly at 5 pm.

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Is there a dress code?

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Yes, the dress code is black-tie optional. Feel free to wear a tux or long gown, but suits and mid-length or shorter dresses are just as great!

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Are kids welcome?

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As much as we love your little ones, this will be an adult-only celebration. We hope this advance notice means you’re able to make arrangements and celebrate with us on the day!

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What's the history behind the Engineers Club?

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The Engineers Club was founded in 1905 by Alfred Quick, Baltimore’s Water Engineer, as a place for engineers to gather, share ideas, and build community, just one year after the Great Fire of Baltimore. After a few moves around the city, the Club finally found its permanent home in the historic Garrett Jacobs Mansion in Mount Vernon in 1962, where it remains today. The mansion was once owned by Mary Jacobs, a prominent Baltimore socialite who transformed the home into one of the most lavish residences of the Gilded Age. What began as a professional society for engineers has since evolved into a welcoming social and business hub for people from all backgrounds. Today it serves Baltimore’s professional, civic, and social communities in one of the city’s most iconic historic buildings. It’s also a regular stop on local ghost tours, with some saying the spirit of Mary Jacobs still lingers in the halls.