Historic Oakland is located in the heart of downtown Columbia, Historic Oakland stands proudly in natural splendor. Built in 1811, it is truly one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in Howard County, Maryland. Historic Oakland is conveniently located in downtown Columbia, in close proximity to popular hotels and restaurants. Airport accessibility and highway access are both convenient and immediate. You are approximately 20 minutes from BWI, 50 minutes from National Airport, and minutes away from I-95, Route 70, and 695.

Elegant Oakland is the perfect setting for ceremonies, wedding receptions, bridal showers, holiday parties, family celebrations, business meetings or retreats. Historic Oakland’s manor offers three levels of entertaining space that can fit up to 180 throughout the manor house with free parking and exclusive personal service. The sprawling landscape provides several options for an outdoor ceremony.  On the back lawn sits an open patio that is covered with a beautiful tent, which can accommodate up to 180 guests, from March to mid-November – great for large receptions.

Complimentary Features

• Wedding rehearsal time
• Private lounge for getting ready for your special day
• No ceremony fee
• Table and chair set up within the house or on the lawn
• Banquet, rounds, cocktail tables and indoor chairs
• On-site facility assistant
• Off-street free parking
• Ice machine
• Commercial warming kitchen (Convection Oven, Refrigerator/Freezer, 3 Tier Sink)
• In-house sound system
• Stunning indoor or outdoor options
• Covered outdoor veranda
• Stone-wall-enclosed intimate outdoor ceremony area (Bishop’s Garden)
• Choose your own caterer