CCBC Catonsville Historical Signage Project
What is the CCBC historical signage project?
The 10 signs located throughout the CCBC Catonsville campus tell the stories of people who once lived and labored there. From the 1600s through the early 1900s, this campus and surrounding area was the center of various businesses ranging from iron works, tobacco cultivation, horse breeding and training, and dairy farming. The success of these endeavors often rested on the backs of people of color. CCBC is dedicated to promoting Maryland’s diverse history and culture by presenting the stories of people who are often ignored by traditional media. Every effort was made to include the variety of activities over time that are part of the rich heritage of this land. Below are the recordings that accompany each sign on campus. The CCBC Historical Signage Project was made possible by the following individuals: layout and design by Jackie McTear, CCBC Senior Designer; historical content by Michelle Diane Wright, CCBC History and Africana Studies professor; installation oversight by Joan Swiston, former Catonsville campus director; and interpretive writing by Heather Helm, independent writer.