Friends of the Maryland State Archives

Friends of the Maryland State Archives Medal

The Friends of the Maryland State Archives is a non-profit organization dedicated to Maryland's rich history.

Our mission:

To further the goals of the Archives in acquiring, preserving and making accessible records, artistic property, and other items relating to the history of Maryland by:

  • Assisting with the acquisition of important documents, artifacts or works of art that are important to the understanding and interpretation of Maryland history;
  • Providing funds for publishing scholarly works relating to Maryland history and culture;
  • Providing funds for the conservation of important works of art that are in the state's collections;
  • Making professional development opportunities available to Archives staff.
Finding the Maryland 400 Book Cover

Purchase Finding the Maryland 400, the story of Maryland's Revolutionary War heroes.

Learn about the lives of the soldiers who saved George Washington's army in 1776 in a publication made possible by generous donations to the Friends. If you would like to contribute to future projects, please donate to the Friends.


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