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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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 to rehabilitate and...
The Mansion House at the Maryland Zoo
As the Maryland Zoo celebrates its 150th birthday, few structures better embody the layered history of the grounds than the Mansion House, an enduring symbol of transformation, resilience, and public life in Baltimore. The Mansion House, as it stands...
Under the Statehouse Dome: Crossing Over to Sine Die
As winter releases its icy grip on Maryland and the waters of the Chesapeake awake, the work of the Maryland General Assembly picks up steam as legislators race toward the final day of session (Sine Die) on April 13, 2026. Before the end, however, all bills must...
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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.
