MARYLAND LYNCHING MEMORIAL PROJECT INC

What MARYLAND LYNCHING MEMORIAL PROJECT INC does

Maryland Lynching Memorial Project Inc (MLMP), founded March 12, 2018, is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Maryland that documents, memorializes, and advocates for public acknowledgment of racial terror lynchings in the state. The organization has catalogued at least 38 documented racial terror lynchings in Maryland between 1854 and 1933, spanning 17 of Maryland's 24 counties, and operates through a network of 15+ affiliate county coalitions. Its core outputs are programmatic rather than commercial: the MLMP Digital Archive (an Omeka.net-hosted repository of historical documents), 12 historical markers erected in partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative honoring 20 of the 38 documented victims, an annual 'Lynching in Maryland' conference (8th annual held October 25, 2025), virtual film screenings and panel discussions, community remembrance and soil-collection ceremonies, and a permanent 'Lynching in Maryland' exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum that opened in October 2024.

MLMP also actively supports the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission (MLTRC) — the first state-sponsored commission in the United States dedicated to investigating racial terror lynchings — and was instrumental in the May 2021 posthumous pardon of 34 victims by Governor Larry Hogan, the first-of-its-kind gubernatorial pardon for lynching victims in a U.S. state. The organization's funding comes from individual donations (Network for Good), foundation grants (Maryland Humanities, National Endowment for the Humanities), state historical trust funds, and federal earmarks (secured in 2022 through Senator Chris Van Hollen). A permanent statewide memorial, planned for unveiling in 2027, is being developed with an artistic collaboration announced in November 2025 with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

MLMP serves a mission-driven, non-commercial audience that includes Maryland residents (especially descendants of victims), educators, students, historians, racial justice advocates, journalists, and state and local policy makers. The organization has no proprietary technology stack, no paid headcount, and no revenue-generating products; its distribution occurs through free community programming, the Lewis Museum exhibit, virtual events, an annual conference, and digital channels. Strategic partnerships are anchored by the Equal Justice Initiative, Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Maryland Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Name

MARYLAND LYNCHING MEMORIAL PROJECT INC

Legal name

Maryland Lynching Memorial Project Inc

Website

https://mdlynchingmemorial.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maryland Lynching Memorial Project Inc is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 that documents 38 racial terror lynchings in Maryland, supports the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and operates a digital archive, 12 historical markers, and a permanent museum exhibit.

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Product category

Historical Memorialization and Reconciliation Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

akta.pro primary industry

Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Historic Preservation & Landmarks Conservation (BPAGAHAE)

Keywords

• Historical memorialization services
• Truth and reconciliation
• Historical archive preservation
• Community remembrance programming
• Educational racial justice initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Maryland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The MLMP operates as an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded primarily through donations and contributions from individuals, foundations, and government humanities councils.
2. Grant Funding: The organization receives grant funding from Maryland Humanities, National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Maryland Historical Trust for specific projects including the digital archive and county coalition operations.
3. Conference Revenue: The annual 'Lynching in Maryland' conference is described as a 'low-cost' event, suggesting nominal registration fees support programming.

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Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Maryland Lynching Memorial Project is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that documents racial terror lynchings in Maryland, preserves historical records through a digital archive, memorializes victims via historical markers and a permanent museum exhibit, and runs community remembrance programs and an annual conference. Its offerings center on educational programming, advocacy, and the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Product overview

The Maryland Lynching Memorial Project (MLMP) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization that operates as a platform of interconnected programs rather than a single commercial product. The core offerings include the MLMP Digital Archive (an Omeka-based digital repository of historical documents), the permanent 'Lynching in Maryland' exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum (opened October 2024), and a planned permanent memorial scheduled for 2027. Supporting these are county coalition affiliates in 15 counties, annual conferences, virtual film screenings, EJI historical markers, soil collection ceremonies, and the MLTRC (Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission) advocacy work. The organization focuses on research, documentation, public acknowledgment, and reconciliation efforts related to the 38 documented racial terror lynchings in Maryland between 1854 and 1933.

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Products and services

• MLMP Digital Archive Online digital archive providing public access to historical documents related to racial terror lynchings in Maryland, supporting research, education, and advocacy efforts of the MLTRC and county coalitions.
• Lynching in Maryland Exhibit Permanent exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum exploring the history and consequences of racial terror lynching in Maryland, featuring collected soil jars from lynching sites and biographical projections. Included with museum admission.
• Annual 'Lynching in Maryland' Conference Annual low-cost public conference at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum featuring presentations, panel discussions, film screenings, and educational programming on Maryland's history of racial terror lynching and reconciliation efforts.
• Maryland Permanent Lynching Memorial Planned permanent memorial to victims of racial terror lynching in Maryland, to be unveiled in 2027 in collaboration with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra which will commission and premiere a chamber work.
• MLTRC Final Report Final report by the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission documenting 38 victims of racial terror lynching in Maryland and providing 84 recommendations for repair and reconciliation to the Maryland General Assembly.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34 posthumous pardons secured through advocacy
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & CulturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership to create a permanent exhibit on the history of lynching in Maryland and build a memorial for all known and unknown lynching victims. The 'Lynching in Maryland' exhibit opened October 2024. Federal funding secured through Senator Chris Van Hollen. Design and build by Quatrefoil Associates of Columbia, MD.
• Equal Justice Initiative (EJI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018EJI is the founding partner for historical marker installations across Maryland. EJI has installed 12 historical markers honoring 20 victims of racial terror lynching. EJI provides soil collection jars displayed at the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. EJI Program Manager Mia Taylor regularly participates in MLMP events.
• Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtistic collaboration announced November 2025 to support the future unveiling of Maryland's first permanent memorial to victims of racial terror lynching (slated for 2027). BSO will collaborate with MLMP to commission and premiere a new chamber work to accompany the memorial's dedication, exploring themes of loss, resilience, and remembrance.
• Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission (MLTRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe MLMP actively supports the MLTRC, the first state-sponsored commission in the United States to investigate racial terror lynchings. MLMP President Amy Millin serves as a Commissioner. MLMP helped establish the commission and supports its public hearings and final report implementation.
• Quatrefoil AssociatesmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSelected in early 2023 to design and build the 'Lynching in Maryland' exhibit at the Lewis Museum. Worked closely with the Lewis Museum and MLMP over 1.5 years to create the exhibit.
• Institute for Common PowermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Terry Anne Scott, Director of the Institute for Common Power, serves as Vice President of MLMP and regularly co-presents film screenings and educational programs with the organization.
• Maryland County CoalitionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor15+ county coalitions (Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore County, Carroll, Cecil, Harford, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Somerset, Wicomico, St. Mary's, etc.) operate as affiliates organizing local remembrance events, soil collections, and historical marker dedications.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project: County-level MLMP affiliate that recently held a wreath-laying ceremony for Sidney Randolph and John Diggs-Dorsey in Rockville. Operates the same grassroots model of remembrance ceremonies and marker advocacy.
• Equal Justice Initiative: MLMP's founding partner for historical marker installations across Maryland. EJI is the national leader in lynching memorialization, operating the Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama—directly comparable mission, model, and content focus.
• Prince George's County Lynching Memorial Project: County-level affiliate of MLMP focused on documenting and memorializing lynchings in Prince George's County. Operates with the same model of historical documentation, community organizing, and remembrance events.
• Coming to the Table: National organization focused on descendants of slavery engaging in dialogue, truth-telling, and reconciliation. Shares MLMP's truth and reconciliation framework and serves a directly comparable audience of descendants and racial justice advocates.
• Baltimore County Lynching Memorial Project: County-level MLMP affiliate (BaltCoLMP) that held the 6th Annual Howard Cooper Remembrance Ceremony in July 2025. Operates the same grassroots model in Baltimore County and serves as a peer organization in the coalition network.
• Emmett Till Interpretive Center: Located in Sumner, Mississippi (Tallahatchie County), the center memorializes Emmett Till and other lynching victims in the Mississippi Delta. Comparable nonprofit model focused on racial terror memorialization, historical documentation, and community education.
• Institute for Common Power: An educational 501(c)(3) directed by MLMP Vice President Dr. Terry Anne Scott. Co-presents film screenings and educational programs with MLMP and operates with an overlapping mission around racial justice and historical education.
• National Memorial for Peace and Justice: The nation's first memorial dedicated to the legacy of enslaved Black people, people terrorized by lynching, and segregation. Operated by EJI but functions as a parallel memorial institution to MLMP's planned 2027 Maryland memorial.
• James Taylor Justice Coalition: Kent County-based coalition affiliated with Sumner Hall that organized 'Justice Day 2026' with Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk. Engages in parallel lynching memorial and reconciliation work at the county level.

Broad incumbents

• Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture: The Baltimore-based museum hosting MLMP's permanent 'Lynching in Maryland' exhibit. Larger, established cultural institution that operates as both MLMP's strategic partner and a broader platform for Maryland African American history.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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