Become a member of the
Maryland Historical Society and...
Explore your roots
Enjoy unlimited free access to the H. Furlong Baldwin Library, which houses over seven million historical resources. Discover your family’s history with our extensive genealogical resources or research four centuries of Maryland history with an extensive collection of books, newspapers, maps, photographs, oral histories, and microfilm. Our experienced library staff offers regular orientation sessions to help you get started.
MdHS members are also invited to become joint members of the Maryland Genealogical Society by adding $15 to any Maryland Historical Society membership level.
If you are interested in learning more about the Maryland Genealogical Society, please visit http://www.mdgensoc.org
See Maryland’s treasures
Experience the rich and diverse history of Maryland with unlimited free admission to our museum. You will see the original manuscript of The Star-Spangled Banner, one of the few remaining Revolutionary War uniforms in existence, and many other important artifacts including portraits, furniture, silver, and textiles. Exhibits change throughout the year, so you have to visit often to see it all.
Have history at your fingertips
Learn about Maryland history in the comfort of your home with two free subscriptions. Now available online exclusively for members, the Maryland Historical Magazine is a nationally respected scholarly journal published quarterly since 1906. MdHS News provides updates on upcoming events and exhibits in a vibrant, glossy format. View the current edition of MdHS News here.
Support educational programs for Maryland school children
This past year, MdHS Educational Programs served over 60,000 children from all Maryland counties. Schools near our Mount Vernon campus enjoy history workshops and museum tours on-site. MdHS reaches out to other schools around the state by providing In-Class Field Trips conducted by experienced museum teachers or Traveling Trunks full of reproduction artifacts and documents, audiovisuals, and lesson plans.
Enjoy exclusive member discounts
- 35% savings on MdHS Press Publications
- 10% savings on MdHS Imaging Services and select retail purchases
- Special member rates for select programs, lectures, and events
- Special deals at restaurants and shops within Baltimore's Mount Vernon Cultural District
Click here for a full list of benefits and membership categories.
Click here for a printable form that can be mailed or faxed to the development office.
Click here to join online.
