Student Research Center

Discover the real “stuff” of history with SeaRCH, the Student Research Center for History, designed to introduce students to primary source-based historical research at the Maryland Center for History and Culture. Through SeaRCH, students gain access to MCHC’s vast collections of original manuscripts, images, and artifacts. Students work alongside professional researchers, developing nuanced content knowledge through the use of important research and analytical skills.

An introduction to the handling and analysis of original primary source manuscripts and images, using the MCHC archives. Programs address one of the following topics:

Grades: 6th – College
Cost: $8 per student
Details: 1–2 hour sessions (minimum of 7 students, maximum of 20 students per session, and up to two back-to-back sessions in one day)

An opportunity for classes to conduct in-depth research using original primary sources on a variety of topics in Maryland and U.S. history. Requires advance notice, 4-6 weeks.

Grades: 6th – College
Cost: $10 per student
Details: 1–2 hour sessions (minimum of 7 students, maximum of 20 students per session, and up to two back-to-back sessions in one day)

An introduction to primary source research and analysis strategies with sources from our collections that align to the year’s History Day theme.

Grades: 6th – 12th
Cost: $8 per student
Details: 1–2 hour sessions (minimum of 7 students, maximum of 20 students per session, and up to two back-to-back sessions in one day)

View tour options on the Onsite School Programs page.

Call 410-685-3750, ext. 334, or email [email protected], or read our SeaRCH Program Guidelines.