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Honor the Legacy of Ted Mack: Support the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum

It is with profound respect that we announce the establishment of the Ted Mack Museum Visionary Fund in memory of Theodore Herbert Mack (1934-2025), whose extraordinary commitment to preserving Maryland’s African American history has left an indelible mark on our state and nation. 

As the dedicated Chairman of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture for eight years, Ted’s visionary leadership secured the groundbreaking $1 Million African American Preservation Grant Program and expanded representation across all Maryland counties. His tireless advocacy ensured that countless historical sites, buildings, and cultural narratives were preserved for future generations.

A decorated military veteran who achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 during his 35 years of service, Ted became the first active duty officer inducted into the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame. After his military career, he devoted himself to community service, historic preservation, and mentorship.

In 2022, Ted became the first African American recipient of the prestigious Calvert Prize, Maryland’s highest honor for historic preservation, recognizing his lifetime of service to our shared heritage.

The Ted Mack Museum Visionary Fund will support exhibits and programs at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, ensuring that the rich tapestry of African American history in Maryland continues to be preserved, celebrated, and shared with future generations.

Your donation honors not just a man, but a mission—to protect and promote the invaluable contributions of African Americans to our state’s history and culture. Together, we can ensure that Ted’s passionate commitment to preserving our collective heritage continues for generations to come.

“Ted worked tirelessly to advocate for the preservation of African American buildings, sites, and cultural history documentation, reaping benefits for generations to come.” Chanel C. Johnson, Executive Director 

With your tax-deductible donations, we can continue our immersive after-school educational programs, captivating art and history exhibits, meaningful community outreach, and so much more. Your support is an investment in community, arts and history education, and cultural preservation.

Together, let’s build a future that honors the past.

Celebrating 41 years in 2025
On February 24, 1984, the Mt. Moriah AME Church was dedicated as the Banneker-Douglass Museum of Afro-American Life and History– Maryland’s official state museum on African American history and culture.

The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Endowment Fund

Help support the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum Endowment Fund, created through a Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) 25th Anniversary Designated Fund​, with a special gift. Consider making a tax-smart donation with appreciated stocks and bonds, qualified charitable distributions (QCD) from an IRA, or a variety of planned gifts. Non-cash donations, such as gifts of appreciated stock, are also accepted for the benefit of this fund. Click below to learn more!

Gift of Stock

If you would like to make a gift of stock, please contact the Executive Director at chanel.compton@maryland.gov.

Cultural Heritage Materials

Donations of historical and cultural materials of all kinds relating to the history of African Americans in Maryland or African American history of national significance. Please visit the collections page for a link to our online database.

Prospective Donor Questionnaire

Interested in donating items to the BDTM collection? If so, please complete our Prospective Donor Questionnaire including photographs of the object (s), and either email it to our Curator of Collections & Exhibitions at Martina.dodd@maryland.gov or mail it to:

Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum
84 Franklin Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401

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