Links to Local Area
Organizations and Events

AIA Baltimore Historic Resources Committee
The HRC was formed with the goal of being an educational resource for the AIA community about issues pertaining to historic resources. Our focus has been on the creation of a technical database and on facilitating programs and events which focus directly on current rehabilitation and restoration projects at local historic sites. We are also looking into establishing liaisons between the professional AIA community and local college and university preservation programs.

Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities
The APVA is the oldest statewide preservation organization in the nation. Founded in 1889 with the purpose of rescuing Jamestown Island from decay, the APVA began to acquire and preserve properties of all kinds. Today the APVA has expanded its mission to organization members with technical and advocacy assistance and expertise. APVA seeks to cultivate an awareness of the importance of Virginia's historic and natural resources as educational and economic assets, promote their proper use, and protect them today and for future generations.

Baltimore Architecture Foundation
Launched in 1987 by AIA Baltimore, the Baltimore Architecture Foundation is a non-profit, educational, public-oriented outreach organization. The Foundation promotes an understanding of and an appreciation for Baltimore's built environment through walking tours, lectures, public programs, and an architecture-in-the-schools program. The Foundation is also actively engaged in researching the early architectural firms and practitioners of architecture in Baltimore.

Congress for the New Urbanism DC Chapter
The CNU DC Chapter is an educational nonprofit whose goal is to reform the practice of real estate development and urban planning in the Washington, D.C. region. The chapter advocates pedestrian-friendly districts and neighborhoods that support a diverse range of household types and land uses. Our activities include peer review and exhibitions of members' work, lectures and tours, and partnerships to carry out regional educational campaigns.

Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record
The Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record (HABS/HAER) program documents important architectural, engineering and industrial sites throughout the United States and its territories. The National Park Service sets qualitative standards and directs the preparation of records; the Library of Congress preserves the records, makes them available for study, and supplies reproductions to the public upon request. As part of its professional services, HABS/HAER cooperates with national historical, architectural, and engineering associations and offices assisting them with the creation of documentation that meets its standards.

Historical Society of Washington
The Historical Society is devoted to making the history of the Washington metropolitan area and its people accessible and understandable to public audiences in order to achieve a sense of identity, place and pride in Washington for those who live and work here and for the nation as a whole. The Historical Society facilitates ongoing dialogue and better understanding about urban issues through educational programs, publications, research collections and exhibitions.

National Building Museum
The National Building Museum is America’s premier cultural institution dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning. Since opening its doors in 1985, the Museum has become a vital forum for exchanging ideas and information about such topical issues as managing suburban growth, preserving landmarks and communities, and revitalizing urban centers.

National Trust for Historic Preservation Library Collection
The National Trust for Historic Preservation Library Collection (NTL) was begun by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1949. Over the years, however, the collection outgrew its space at the Trust's Washington, D.C. offices. Donated to the University of Maryland at College Park in 1986, NTL is fully supported by the University Libraries and has been enlarged and enhanced significantly in its campus setting.

Preservation Maryland
Preservation Maryland is the state's oldest historic preservation organization. Founded in 1931, Preservation Maryland is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Maryland's rich and diverse heritage of buildings, landscapes, and archeological sites. Through advocacy, outreach, and funding programs Preservation Maryland assists individuals and communities with efforts to protect and utilize their historic resources.

Smithsonian Resident Associate Program: Art & Architecture Events
The Smithsonian Resident Associate Program maintains a focus on producing educational and cultural opportunities for the residents of the greater Washington, D.C., area. Learners of all ages and backgrounds share the delight of inquiry through participation in panel discussions, performances, lectures, multi-part courses and seminars, film screenings, as well as local and regional study tours.

Society of Architectural Historians Latrobe Chapter
The Latrobe Chapter is the metropolitan Washington affiliate of the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH). Since its founding in 1967, the Latrobe Chapter has served as a forum for the local academic and professional community of architectural historians and architects interested in history. Membership is open to anyone interested in architecture and the built environment.

Virginia Department of Historic Resources
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources is the State Historic Preservation Office. Our mission is to foster, encourage, and support the stewardship of Virginia's significant historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural resources.