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.

The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) is an independent non-profit umbrella organization coordinating the activities and annual conference of more than 70 national and local Jewish Genealogical Societies (JGS) around the world.

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.

The Polish Genealogical Society of America, with headquarters in Chicago, was founded in 1978 to collect, disseminate and preserve information on Polish and Polish-American family history and to help its members use that information in their own research. The Society is open to anyone doing research within the borders of the old Commonwealth of Poland. It attempts to assist members in doing their own genealogical research by providing books, newsletters, bulletins, printed information, regular Society meetings, and an annual workshop. The Society also encourages its members to communicate with each other and share leads, research sources, and any other information that may prove mutually beneficial.

Resource for information and inspiration about the lives of African American Marylanders. Collects, preserves, interprets, documents and exhibits the rich contributions of African American Marylanders from the state's earliest history to the present and the future. Baltimore, Maryland

Celebrate the spirit of the 7 Celtic Nations at the annual Celtic Festival on the fourth Saturday in April! Experience traditional Celtic music, food, dance, crafts and sports in an old world setting. On Clan Row, clans and societies share their Celtic heritage. Anne Arundel Genealogical Society members provide genealogy information, resources and guidance all day on Getting Started in Genealogy, genetic genealogy (DNA) and family history research for Scottish, Irish, Welsh, African American, Jewish, Polish and many other topics. Featured are Internationally known Celtic Bands, pipers, fiddlers, highland athletics, and storytellers, historical displays, craft demonstrations, and living history reenactments. The Celtic Marketplace offers traditional Celtic foods, gifts, jewelry, and clothing.