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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Help Shape the Future of the South Mountain House
What should the next chapter of the South Mountain House look like? For more than 200 years, this historic property—most recently known as the Old South Mountain Inn—has evolved to meet the needs of the people it serves. It has been a stagecoach inn and tavern, summer...
Breaking Ground at the Historic Ellicott City Jail
On Monday, Preservation Maryland joined Howard County leaders, community partners, educators, and supporters at the historic Ellicott City Jail for a ceremonial wood signing, recognizing the start of work at the site. Built in 1851, the jail has witnessed some of the...
Meet the 2026 Best of Maryland Award Winners
Every year, Preservation Maryland’s Best of Maryland Awards recognize the people, organizations, projects, and places making a meaningful difference in the preservation and revitalization of Maryland’s historic communities. The 2026 award recipients represent the many...
Finding the Maryland 400 Book Launch
Join Preservation Maryland at McClintock Distilling for a Spirited History evening that brings together two enduring Maryland traditions: history and spirits. Celebrate the launch of Finding the Maryland 400: The Maryland Line in the Revolutionary War with a...
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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.
