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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.

Vintage street scene of Annapolis with State House.
Modern grey house with a carport, nestled in a wooded setting with lush green foliage and a red maple tree.

Your Guides to the MHT Library

The MHT Library has created easy-to-use resource guides to help you investigate popular themes and topics with confidence. Check out our essential LGBTQ+ History Guide to uncover hidden local histories and personal voices, or browse our other collections on building preservation, cultural history, and more.

Looking for something specific? If your topic isn't covered yet, just ask the MHT Librarian for a helping hand.

Browse all guides on the MHT Library page
Aerial view of an archaeological dig site with a grid of excavated square pits outlined in red on sandy ground in a field. Excavation at a dig site with tent and field in background.

Teagues Point Redux

As part of the Annual Tyler Bastian Field Session, we’re heading back to Teagues Point! Lend MHT's archaeologists a hand in uncovering the remains of a 17th-century site and help piece together Maryland’s past.

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Bronze statue of Harriet Tubman holding a golden star, located in front of a red brick building. Vintage illustration of Aug. Beck's Lager Beer Brewery, featuring a smoking chimney and an American flag. A small, tan and reddish-brown stone flake tool sits above a black and white centimeter scale bar. Drawn plans of lighthouses Map of the Chesapeake Bay region

Maryland Stories Showcase

Journey through Maryland’s past with MHT project highlights and stories from around the state, featuring historic breweries and lighthouses, diverse community legacies, and important preservation efforts.

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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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