Local Preservation Organizations

The Maryland Historical Trust is the state’s historic preservation office. MHT maintains an inventory of all designated properties in Maryland and administers the state income tax credit for the rehabilitation of designated historic buildings. Downloadable application forms are available.

Peerless Rockville Historic Preservation, Ltd. is a community-based organization founded to preserve buildings, objects and information important to Rockville’s heritage. Peerless Rockville maintains files on contractors, suppliers, artisans and products; it maintains collections of local photographs and artifacts; and it hosts programs, tours and events related to Rockville history.

Montgomery County Historical Society is located in and operates the Beall-Dawson House Museum and the Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine. It maintains a research and genealogy library on the site. MCHS prepares exhibits and sponsors and organizes educational and historical events.

The Lincoln Park Historical Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness of African American history, historic resources, and cultural significance in Rockville and Montgomery County.

Lincoln Park Partners Project provides digitized documents and photographs pertaining to Rockville's Lincoln Park neighborhood and the City's African American history.

Preservation Maryland is the state’s oldest non-profit historic preservation organization. It provides assistance to preservation projects through funding, outreach and advocacy programs.

Montgomery Preservation, Inc. is an umbrella organization for local preservation groups. It promotes preservation in Montgomery County through advocacy, newsletters, and site restorations, and presents annual preservation and educational awards.

Montgomery County Planning Commission , provides useful links to area historic sites and history resources.

Heritage Montgomery 
Heritage Montgomery is a non-profit organization created to bring the County's rich history to the attention of its residents and visitors through a listing of historic museums and sites, driving tours, and a schedule of heritage events and activities.