The Anne Arundel County Trust for Preservation, Inc. (ACT) is a non-profit organization created in 1973. Its purpose is “to preserve, restore, maintain, and operate pre-historical, aesthetic, and cultural properties, buildings, fixtures, furnishings, and appurtenances, pertaining in any way to the historical significance in Anne Arundel County from its earliest times.”

ACT assists in fostering an awareness of historical and archaeological preservation, easements, National Register nominations, and public education throughout the County. The Trust also awards matching grants for historical preservation activities.