Recent Accomplishments
- Planted tall evergreen border around entire perimeter of the property to screen out much of modern Towson activity and development
- Renovated Babyland, burial site of over 100 infants and toddlers
- Installed large angel statue overlooking Babyland
- Planted dozen crape myrtle trees in lower area
- Planted dozens of evergreen and shade trees throughout cemetery
- Refurbished and leveled several original fieldstone paths in upper area for more secure walking
- Restored and improved burial site of 19th century defenders of Baltimore
- Established an electronic database of cemetery records
- Hosted tours for historic, civic groups and the general public
- Supported research projects of students from Goucher College, Towson University and the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business
- Assisted many individuals and families seeking to learn their family history
- Upgraded drainage and water run-off
- Installed period-appropriate security lighting
None of these accomplishments would have been possible without the support of our donors and the hard work of board members and volunteers.
Prospect Hill Cemetery Historical Marker
Prospect Hill Cemetery has a new historical marker at its entrance and is part of a walking tour of Towson's historic sites.
Tour of Prospect Hill Cemetery
Please join Preservation Alliance of Baltimore County and the caretakers of Prospect Hill Cemetery on April 15 at 2 pm to stroll through the cemetery’s historic park-like grounds and step into Baltimore County history.
Stewardship of Our Trees
Board member Roger Gookin met recently with an arborist from Scientific Plant Service to assess the health of the cemetery's Norway spruces.