Old Treasury Building

This is Maryland’s oldest public building, built between 1735-1737 to house the office for the newly established commissioners for emitting bills of credit. By 1779, it was in use as the office for the Treasurer of the Western Shore and, ultimately, became the office of Maryland’s state treasurer.

For over 160 years, this building was the financial center of Maryland. It securely stored paper currency, bills of credit, coins, and financial records, all of which were kept in iron chests inside a locked vault room. The treasurer’s office was relocated in 1903 to meet the needs of the modern economy.

The Old Treasury Building was reopened to the public on February 10, 2026.

The building is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM for self-guided tours except Christmas and New Years Day.