Columbia Archives

10227 Wincopin Circle
Columbia, MD 21044
In the American City Building in Columbia Town Center
Columbia Archives Manager, 410.715.3103
Columbia Archives Archivist, 410.715.5518
Email: columbia.archives@columbiaassociation.com

The mission of the Columbia Archives is to collect, preserve and make available to the public the documentation of the history of Columbia, including the planning, development and continuing physical, institutional, governmental and cultural growth of the planned new town and the life of James Rouse, its founder. The Columbia Archives is a community resource and a center for scholarly research.

In support of its mission, Columbia Archives receives donations of materials, makes the collection available to researchers and schedules exhibits, programs and group tours. The collections and exhibits chronicle the history of the community and James Rouse. Rouse was a national figure and a respected voice on urban renewal in the 1950s, contributed to the growth of the suburbs in the 60s and 70s, addressed the problems of suburban sprawl with the development of Columbia and drew national attention to revitalization of urban downtowns in the 80s and 90s.

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Appointments are recommended.
Contact Columbia Archives to ensure access.