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Maryland Historical Trust

Identify & Document

The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) provides guidance for archaeological and architectural documentation, maintains the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties, and helps with nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. Learn more below.

Identifying historic places & artifacts

Historic designations & inventories

Historic designations recognize places that are important to Maryland’s history and culture, at the local and federal levels. Maryland also maintains a state inventory, the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties, which collects information about sites and can help with designation and planning efforts.