Researching African American Families at the Maryland State Archives
Revised and reissued in 2018, this illustrated guide offers advice on researching African American families and the sources for doing so at the Maryland State Archives. It includes a timeline of significant laws and events relating to African American history in Maryland.
Legacy of Slavery in Maryland
Maintained by the Maryland State Archives, this web site includes: a searchable database of primary sources including newspapers, court records, etc.; interactive maps to help in locating property owners and slave owners; biographies; and case studies.
A Guide to the History of Slavery in Maryland
Updated in 2020, this richly illustrated publication by the Maryland State Archives provides a brief but comprehensive overview of the history of slavery in the state. It includes a bibliography of research sources.
African American Resources for Maryland
Guidance on the FamilySearch Wiki on Maryland records helpful for African American genealogy research in Maryland, including many online.
Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society
The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS) strives to preserve African-ancestored family history, genealogy, and cultural diversity by teaching research techniques and disseminating information throughout the community. The primary goals are to promote scholarly research, provide resources for historical and genealogical studies, create a network of persons with similar interests, and assist members in documenting their histories. There are four Maryland Chapters (see individual listings in this section).
Allegany County African American History
Allegany, Garrett and Washington Counties in Western Maryland have a rich and diverse history. This site features photos and short narratives of local African American life.
Baltimore Chapter - Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society
The Agnes Kane Callum Chapter (Baltimore) of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging study and research in history and genealogy. Membership is open to Americans of all ethnic groups and focuses on those with particular interest in African-Americans.
Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum
The Banneker-Douglass Museum, named for Benjamin Banneker, Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Tubman is dedicated to preserving Maryland's African American heritage and serves as the state's official repository of African American material culture.
Central Maryland Chapter - Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society
The Chapter Goals are to promote scholarly research, professional presentations on research methodologies, and networking with other genealogists. Ongoing activities include classes, skill-building exercises, partnering in areawide Black History Month Genealogy Events, and mentoring. Door prizes at every regular meeting!
Chesapeake Heartland
The mission of Chesapeake Heartland is to preserve, digitize, interpret, and make accessible materials related to African American history and culture in Kent County, Maryland, and beyond. The organization's Digital Archive includes more than 6,000 items.