The AACHS collections at the Kuethe Library offer researchers a wealth of information. The society publishes and sells books on local historical topics, sponsors day trips to area sites of historic interest, maintains two Browse and Buy Shops for collectibles and antiques, and holds tours and cultural events at The Benson-Hammond House, an 19th century historic home at Linthicum Heights. Glen Burnie, Maryland

The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children.

Founded in 1844 as the Maryland Historical Society, the Maryland Center for HIstory and Culture is the state's oldest continuously operating cultural institution. In keeping with the founders' commitment to preserve the remnants of Maryland's past, the Center remains the premier institution for state history. With over 350,000 objects and seven million books and documents, this institution now serves upward of 100,000 people through its museum, library, press, and educational programs.

The mission of NGS is to serve and grow the genealogical community by providing education and training, fostering increased quality and standards, and promoting access to and preservation of genealogical records.

The leading male lineage society that perpetuates the ideals of the war for independence.

National organization of men and women of Italian heritage, dedicated to promoting their culture, traditions, language, legacy of their ancestors, and their contributions to the U.S. and the world. Maryland lodges are located in Annapolis, Laurel, Rockville, and several in the Baltimore area.