Local History Resources

A list of notable African American Marylanders from the 18th to 20th century, compiled by the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

Includes community histories for over 25 Maryland cities and towns, an extensive bibliography, and contact information for many Baltimore County libraries, museums, and historic sites.

From the Eisenhower Library at Johns Hopkins University

From the Enoch Pratt Free Library (may require EPFL account for access)

From the University of Baltimore's Special Collections department

Includes a repository listing of over 50 institutions that maintain and make available primary source materials relating to the history and culture of Maryland.

From the Enoch Pratt Free Library

Topics include Maryland and: agriculture, the Civil War, slavery, maps, women, Civil Rights movement, War of 1812, authors, and many more.

From the Enoch Pratt Free Library

"The Maryland Department [at the Enoch Pratt Free Library] has an extensive collection of Maryland county histories. This bibliography is intended to provide quick access to the more comprehensive histories which are useful when beginning research in local history or genealogy."

From the Enoch Pratt Free Library