Discover
There is so much to discover here in Historic East Towson. The Jacob House, one of the first homes built by an African American landholder, three churches - St. James AUMP, Mount Olive Baptist, and Mount Calvary AME - as well as the Pride of Towson Lodge and the old Carver Colored High School. Come take a stroll through
Adelaide Bentley Park, or join us at our annual Juneteenth Celebration!
All just steps away from downtown Towson!
Visit this living remnant of Reconstruction and Jim Crow America and walk our
Adelaide Bentley Park
Named after long-time East Towson leader
Adelaide C.V. Bentley, affectionately known as the “Mayor of East Towson” for her tireless dedication to maintaining the community's cultural integrity and quality of life for residents unique to East Towson.
Juneteenth Celebration
Road to Freedom Annual Juneteenth Music Festival
Live Music, Food Vendors, Family Friendly, Arts & Crafts, Kids Corner and More!
The Historic East Towson Juneteenth Music Festival stands as a vibrant celebration, not just of music and culture, but as a testament to preserving the rich legacy of Maryland's enduring working-class African American communities. This festival transcends mere entertainment; it becomes a homage, echoing the resilience and heritage of East Towson. Through rhythm, melody, and joyous gatherings, it paints a vivid picture of unity, resilience, and the journey toward freedom. It's more than a festival—it's a commemoration of history, a celebration of emancipation, and a powerful testament to the strength and spirit of a community that has overcome and thrived.
Carver Playground
History Geek Summer Camp
Get your geek on! • Ages 6 – 10
In collaboration with Baltimore County Recreation & Parks
Join us for exciting events, adventurous field trips, and awesome activities along with nutritious snacks to get your happy camper through the day!
HISTORIC EAST TOWSON HAS BEEN SPIRITUALLY GROUNDED SINCE THE VERY BEGINNING
The Cornerstones that Anchor the
Road to Freedom
Mt. Calvary AME Church
First sanctuary built in 1855.
Mt Calvary AME is a trail blazer in the development of church leaders for kingdom building.
St. James AMUP
Church
Founded in 1861.
The oldest church in Historic East Towson, St. James AUMP is celebrating 160 years and still going strong!
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
After 130+ years, Mt. Olive remains a living remnant of the Sandy Bottom community.
The Pride of
Towson Lodge
Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World #842 - The Pride of Towson Lodge, a fraternal beneficiary societies and voluntary employees association in Towson, Maryland was founded in 1928, and has been a primary gathering space for socializing and celebrating ever since.
The Pride of Towson Lodge has a full service kitchen, banquet hall and bar. The Lodge is an event space for wedding receptions, prayer breakfasts, repasts, bull and oyster roasts, crab feasts and Historic East Towson's Annual Juneteenth Music Festival!
Due to ongoing renovations, we regret to inform you that we are not accepting bookings at this time, but stay tuned for updates on our rejuvenated space!
This project was funded through the NeighborSpace Portals for Our Partners Program and the United Way of Central Maryland