We encourage researchers, persons interested in local history, and even genealogists to explore the resources we have made available to you in this online forum. In addition, we are extending an open invitation to all interested persons, of any age, to become members of the society to help continue the work of preserving Catonsville Heritage.

Please also note, that this website is only just a sampling of the many resources we have available. Feel free to contact us should you need more information.

Happy Bicentennial Birthday Catonsville!!

On April 23, 1810, Samuel Turner, a surveyor, filed with the courts the division of the "Old Baltimore Company". This company was founded from an original land grant from the King of England in the mid 1600's. Charles Carroll of Carrollton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, inherited shares from his father. In exchange for his company shares he received land plots along Frederick Road. He immediately turned over management of this land to his son-in-law, Richard Caton. Richard called the land Catonville. The "s" was added in the early 1900's by the post office.

Activities planned for 2010

Saturday March 21, 2010 *

Girl Scout Brownie Troop 178 will host a Clean Up Catonsville Day. Details TBA

April 17, 2010 * 

Arbor Day celebration. Details TBA

Monday April 19, 2010 Taste of Catonsville

followed by

Restaurant Week in Catonsvillle

www.catonsville.org

Friday, April 23, 2010 *

"Official Bicentennial Kick Off" 

Woman's Club of Catonsville 10:30am.

Saturday April 24,2010

Sunday April 25,2010

Bicentennial Gala at Charlestown

Details TBA

 * These free events are open to the public