Our Story
Preservation Maryland is Maryland’s oldest, largest and most effective preservation organization. As a 90+-year-old organization you might think we’ve slowed down a bit – but we’re still full of fight.
Board members revealing a new interpretive sign; our logo, an early version seen on the SPMA flag, has always been a phoenix rising from the ashes.
We’ve recently tackled some of our largest initiatives yet, leading to expanded funding, programming, staff, and goals. 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. We remain at the forefront of the preservation movement, creatively working to preserve place, affect policy change, and grow the historic preservation workforce so our shared history can be enjoyed for untold generations to come.
This work is implemented by a dedicated staff of employees. Each team member oversees a different and equally compelling aspect of our mission.
Latest Posts
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...