Protecting Our Past. Investing in Our Future.
Preservation Maryland is a non-profit harnessing the power of historic places by revitalizing and reinvesting in communities, advocating, and building the historic trades workforce for the benefit of all Marylanders.
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The Origin of the “Old Line State”
In 1776, American independence was anything but certain. Maryland troops under General Washington fought a pitched battle that may have saved the entire army and earned the state its nickname; The Old Line State. On August 27, 1776, the British Army, under the command...
Preservation Policy at Work: Transforming State-Owned Complexes into Community Assets
Preservation Maryland’s leadership—through its advocacy for 2019's Senate Bill 741—helped bring attention to underutilized historic government complexes, including Crownsville Hospital in Anne Arundel County, one of the last segregated mental asylums in the country....
New Maryland Maritime Heritage Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
Maryland’s waterways are at the heart of our history — from the working harbors of the Chesapeake Bay to the small boatyards that have supported generations. Preservation Maryland is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Maryland Maritime...
Can We Count on You?
Preservation Maryland isn’t just preserving the past – we’re investing in our future. Our donors make it all possible.
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Although the organization’s core mission remains the same as when we started in 1931, our work has adapted, our strategies have diversified, and our approach has modernized.
