Organizations supporting social studies instruction in Maryland:
Center for History Education - Supporting the teaching of history, in collaboration with Maryland school systems and historical institutions. Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Baltimore Office - Working with teachers and students to provide resources for economic education. Junior Achievement - Teaching the key concepts of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy to young people. Maryland Agriculture Education Foundation - Promoting the importance of agriculture in our daily lives through supporting education. Maryland Council on Economic Education - Working to ensure that Maryland's school children leave high school equipped with the economic knowledge and decision-making skills they need. Maryland Geographic Alliance - Promoting geographic education and awareness among Maryland teachers, students, and the public. Maryland Historical Society - Providing stewardship of collections that are central to Maryland's history. Maryland Historical Trust - Preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland's past. Maryland Humanities Council - Presenting Maryland History Day, Chautauqua, and more. Middle States Council for the Social Studies - Serving New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Local museums and historic sites:
Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum - Perpetuating the historic legacy of Babe Ruth, Baltimore's Orioles and Colts, and local and regional sports.
B & O Railroad Museum - Interpreting and presenting virtually every aspect of American railroad development and its impact on our society, culture and economy.
Baltimore Museum of Art - Creating an environment that inspires creativity, encourages learning, and fosters human understanding.
Baltimore Museum of Industry - Collecting, preserving, and interpreting the industrial and technological heritage of the Baltimore region.
Baltimore Maritime Museum - Interpreting four National Historic Landmarks: the Lightship Chesapeake, the USCGC Taney, the USS Torsk, and the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse.
Baltimore Public Works Museum - Offering exhibits and programs on the way that public works shapes an urban environment.
Banneker-Douglass Museum - Preserving Maryland's African American heritage.
Fire Museum of Maryland - Educating the public about the history, people, equipment, and techniques of the fire service of the United States.
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine - Birthplace of the National Anthem
Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park - Highlighting African American maritime history.
Hampton National Historic Site - Telling the story of people -- enslaved African Americans, indentured servants, industrial and agricultural workers, and owners.
Historic St. Mary's City - Interpreting the history and archaeology of the site of Maryland's first capital.
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum - Exploring the changing cultures and environment of the Chesapeake Bay region of the past 12,000 years.
Jewish Museum of Maryland - Collecting, preserving, and studying the history, traditions, and culture of Jewish life in Maryland.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture - Presenting compelling and triumphant stories of ordinary and extraordinary African American heroes in Maryland.
Walters Art Museum - Bringing art and people together for enjoyment, discovery, and learning.
Online resources supporting social studies instruction:
Veterans Day Resources from the Library of Congress