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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Restoring the Walls of Fort Frederick: Preserving a Landmark for the Next 250 Years
For more than 250 years, the stone walls of Fort Frederick have defined one of Maryland’s most remarkable historic landscapes. Enclosing the fort’s interior grounds, these massive walls remain one of the most intact examples of an 18th-century stone fortification in...
A New Chapter at Historic Sotterley
The recent grand opening of the new Visitor Experience Center at Historic Sotterley marks an important milestone for one of Maryland’s most significant historic sites and for the evolving future of how we tell complex, layered stories of place. Located along the...
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,...
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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.



