Historical Partners

The Maryland State Archives serves as the official repository for government records of enduring value, with holdings that trace the state's history from its founding in 1634 to the present day. Its collections encompass colonial and state executive, legislative, and judicial records; county probate, land, and court records; church and business records; and special collections of private papers, maps, photographs, and newspapers. Through digital initiatives such as the Archives of Maryland Online and the Maryland Manual Online, the institution makes its vast holdings broadly accessible to researchers, educators, and the public. As the steward of nearly four centuries of primary source materials, the Maryland State Archives remains an essential gateway to the documentary heritage of early American life.