The Maryland Preservation Plan - 2005 - Maryland Historical Trust

The Maryland Preservation Plan, 2005APPENDIX IIPARTNERS IN STATEWIDE HERITAGE CONSERVATIONHeritage resource programs and projects throughout the State are sponsored by various State agencies,local jurisdictions, and both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Challenged by multi-year budget deficits,subsequent downsizing, and lack of funding for important programs, these groups are forming partnerships inorder to use fewer resources more efficiently to complete projects of mutual interest. Partnering increasesavailable monies for significant projects, improves communication between varied constituencies, and acceleratesproject completion schedules. The following is a comprehensive, but by no means complete, listing oforganizations that have positive impacts on the State’s heritage and natural resources. In order to maintain a listthat is manageable in scope, preservation organizations that serve populations beyond Maryland - such as theNational Trust for Historic Preservation - have not been included here. See the Maryland Historical Trust’sMaryland’s Museums and Preservation Organizations directory for detailed information on local organizations.Archeological Society of Maryland, Inc. (ASM)The Archeological Society of Maryland, Inc., is a nonprofit organization comprised of professional andavocational archaeologists and interested citizens. ASM is a frequent cosponsor of MHT events and educationalprograms, such as the annual Archeology Month program and the annual spring Archeology Workshop.Each year the organization also cosponsors the two-week Field Session in Archeology, where Trust staff, ASMmembers and interested individuals excavate potentially significant archeological sites in Maryland.Coalition to Protect Maryland Burial Sites, Inc.The Coalition was formed in 1991 to protect human burial sites from unauthorized and unwarranted disturbance,by man or nature. Through advocacy and education, the Coalition hopes to increase public awareness about thehistoric and cultural significance of burial sites and to organize support for stronger laws to protect these burial sites.Council for Maryland Archeology, Inc. (CfMA)The Council for Maryland Archeology was established in the early 1970s as an organization for professionalarcheologists in Maryland. The group shares information on archeological investigations, discoveries, andanalyses, and establishes policies for conducting reliable and credible archeology in Maryland.Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions (MAHDC)The Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions, established in 1981, assists historic district commissions(HDC) and local governments by providing training, technical assistance, and information. MAHDC is theStatewide leader in HDC resources. Its membership includes almost all of the State’s 38 HDCs, many localgovernments, individual commission members, and residents or property owners of heritage resources in historicdistricts. Its eight-member Board is comprised of representatives (either current or former commission membersor commission staff) from HDCs around the State. MAHDC frequently cosponsors educational programs andprojects throughout the State, and supports the State’s annual preservation conference.Maryland Association of History Museums (MAHM)The Maryland Association of History Museums was organized in 1995 to respond to the growing need forincreased professionalism among the history museums in the State. This organization provides a venue fornetworking, as well as for developing policies and guidelines to assist its member museums.Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC)The Commission was established by State legislation in 1969 to foster the preservation and education of AfricanAmerican heritage throughout Maryland. In its role of promoting and interpreting African American history, theCommission completed its largest undertaking - the Banneker Douglass Museum. The museum, located in thehistoric Mt. Moriah AME Church in downtown Annapolis, opened its doors in 1984. It is the State’s officialrepository of materials of African American heritage.34Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs (MCIA)The Commission was created in 1976 by the General Assembly to represent and serve the State’s Native Americancommunity. In its role as the official Statewide agency for Native Americans, the Commission serves Native