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Maryland Historical Trust

Preserving & interpreting the legacy of Maryland's past

The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) supports historic preservation and revitalization by providing funding and resources to care for historic sites. MHT serves as the State Historic Preservation Office and operates Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum.

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Vintage image of a crowd of people at a festival with tents selling ice cream, a banner that reads "STOP THE ROAD," and a spire in the far distance.

Section 106 at a Crossroads

For 60 years, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act has ensured federal projects don't erase the places that define our communities. Now, proposed federal overhauls threaten to bypass local voices. Explore eight Maryland case studies showing what is at stake.

Explore the case studies

What's Happening at MHT

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Vintage illustration of Aug. Beck's Lager Beer Brewery, featuring a smoking chimney and an American flag.

Raise a Glass to History: Maryland’s Historic Hops

The story of American beer is built into the architecture of Maryland. Discover how early immigrants transformed Maryland into a brewing powerhouse and see how those historic spaces are being revived today.

Take the Historic Hops Tour
Historic photo of two women seated at the base of a tall wooden fog bell tower topped with an open bell shelter.

Spooky Sketches: Real Tales of Haunted Maryland

Step into MHT Library’s vaults to unearth the terrifying tales behind the state's most iconic historic structures. Full of spectral floating dresses, mysterious footsteps, and historic heartbreaks, read the spooky tales and explore the historic architectural sketches from across Maryland this Halloween season.

Read the Spooky Sketches Blog

Learn more about MHT

MHT is the state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland's past. Through research, conservation, and education, we help Marylanders understand our historical and cultural heritage.

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