The Howard County Historical Society’s main
goals are the investigation and study of Howard County history; promotion of
programs educating members and the community in the history of Howard County and
Maryland; to provide library research and museum facilities on the history of Howard
County; collecting, preserving and displaying papers, books, manuscripts,
records and artifacts of both local and wider interest; encourage research and
writing on the part of members and students in public schools and colleges; 
supporting the marking
and preservation of historical sites and buildings; engaging in activities appropriate for
a historical society and, finally cooperating with all historical and preservation groups
having a common interest.
