3655 Church Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
TeL 410.313.0420
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Opening Hours:
Tours on Sat. & Sun at 1:30PM
410-313-2690

Situated on a hilltop overlooking the Patapsco River Valley, The Patapsco Female Institute was founded in 1837 as an elegant finishing school for young women. The stabilized ruins of the Greek revival structure are open for tours, and serve as a beautiful setting for special events including weddings, receptions, camps, and open-air theatre. The Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park is located at 3655 Church Road in historic Ellicott City. Tours are on Saturday and Sunday at 1:30pm, April through October. Private and group tours are available year-round, weather permitting. For more information and scheduling special events and rentals.

Patapsco Femail Institute Main Entrance