Historic East Towson
"The land of pleasant living"
The free Black community in East Towson dates back to 1829 when Maryland’s 15th governor, Charles Carnan Ridgely of Hampton estates, died and the terms of his will freed some of the
hundreds he enslaved.
Northeast Towson
Improvement Association
Our Mission
Our mission is to preserve and protect the quality of life for existing and future residents of Historic East Towson.
Our Vision
Historic East Towson is Baltimore County’s oldest
African-American community connecting our rich and complex history to a vibrant new future.
Our Values
We are committed to sustaining a community and economy
that honors the history, heritage, and legacy of Historic East Towson.
This project was funded through the NeighborSpace Portals for Our Partners Program and the United Way of Central Maryland