Explore Baltimore: Top 5 Music Memorials

February 14th, 2025 by Liz Kosik

1. Francis Scott Key Monument– Sitting in Mount Vernon Place, this monument honors the guy who wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.” It’s a fitting tribute in a city with such a deep musical history.

2. Richard Wagner Memorial Bust– Tucked away in Druid Hill Park, this bust of the German composer was a prize won by Baltimore’s United Singers in a choral competition. A cool little nod to the city’s love of classical music.

3. Frank Zappa Statue – Baltimore-born and always unconventional, Zappa gets a quirky, mustachioed statue outside the library. It’s an unexpected but fitting tribute to a musician who never played by the rules.

4. Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute – Named after the legendary jazz pianist, this spot keeps his legacy alive by fostering young musicians. Blake helped shape jazz, and his name still inspires Baltimore’s music scene.

5. Billie Holiday Statue – Standing proud in Fells Point, this statue honors the jazz icon who grew up in Baltimore. It’s more than just a tribute—it’s a reminder of how her voice and story still resonate today.