Established in 1952, Historic Annapolis is the leading nonprofit preservation and history organization in Annapolis, Maryland.
Historic Annapolis envisions itself as a champion of preservation advocacy as a means to preserve, protect, and connect the city of Annapolis for those desiring to experience all it offers. As an advocate for preservation, Historic Annapolis listens to the community and, in turn, hopes to work together in preserving and protecting our community so that others may connect with the unique experiences this city offers.
CONTACT US
Have questions about our preservation programs, such as historic markers, an easement on your home, or advocacy? Contact Rachel Robinson, Vice President of Preservation at rachel.robinson@annapolis.org.
Our mission is to Preserve and Protect the historic places, objects, and stories of Maryland’s capital city, and provide engaging experiences that Connect people to the area’s diverse heritage.
JAMES BRICE HOUSE RESTORATION
HISTORIC MARKER PROGRAM
CITY DOCK PROJECT AND RESILIENCY
Preservation Resources
Research your historic property
- Medusa, Maryland’s Cultural Resource Information System
- 10 Ways To Research Your Home’s History, courtesy of the National Historic Trust
- Researching Historic Houses Library Guide, courtesy of the University of Maryland
Our partner organizations
Links to City Resources
- Working on your historic property? Contact the City’s Historic Preservation Commission for a Certificate of Approval.
Annapolis Historic Preservation Commission Design Manual for the Historic District
Preservation Easements
Historic Annapolis holds 50 preservation easements, primarily within the historic district. Easements are legal covenants between property owners and the easement holder that protect the historic and architectural significance of a building or property. The vast majority of our easements run in perpetuity.
If you are an interested party (property owners in Annapolis, real estate agents, title companies, attorneys, or prospective homebuyers) with questions about our easement program or if you would like to verify that HA holds an easement on a specific property in Annapolis, please contact our Vice President of Preservation at rachel.robinson@annapolis.org.
Please Note: All exterior changes to structures within the Annapolis local historic district require approval by the Historic Preservation Commission. Some, but not all, properties also require approval by an easement holder such as Historic Annapolis.
