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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Under the State House Dome: 2026 Recap
With the 2026 legislative session now adjourned, the Maryland General Assembly has taken final action on a slate of bills impacting historic preservation, funding, and community development across the state. The results reflect a mix of meaningful progress,...
Downtown Sykesville Earns National Main Street Award
Downtown Sykesville has received the 2026 Great American Main Street Award, presented by Main Street America. For communities across Maryland, Main Streets are more than just commercial corridors, they are the historic, economic, and cultural heart of place....
Howard County Approves Lease for Historic Jail, Advancing Transformative Preservation Project
Preservation Maryland today announced the passage of CB18-2026, authorizing a 40-year lease agreement with Howard County for the historic Ellicott City Jail at 1 Emory Street in Ellicott City. The legislation marks a major milestone in the effort...
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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.
