Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the original inhabitants of the Americas – the first people who called this land home. Today we’re sharing an assortment of Preservation Maryland grant-funded projects, cultural heritage features, and resources so you can explore the histories that are a elemental part of life in Maryland.
Preservation Maryland's latest historic property redevelopment project – the rehabilitation of an 1830s historic log cabin – involved an extensive archaeological dig in partnership with the Maryland State Highway Administration which was recently chronicled by...
Last month, at the invitation of Preservation Maryland, the Maryland State Highway Administration conducted an archaeological investigation of 417 North Jonathan Street – a property purchased by Preservation Maryland as a part of the organization's property...
Preservation Maryland has been working in support of a preservation solution for the historic Hamilton Willard Shafer Farm in Burkittsville, Maryland since the organization announced a Six-to-Fix partnership with the Burkittsville Preservation Association in 2016. As...
Anne Arundel County has a very active archaeology program and community working to unearth important and forgotten history. The Lost Towns Project received a Heritage Fund grant to help share their work in two short documentary-style videos. Award-Winning Project: The...
One-third of archaeological sites in Anne Arundel County are threatened by weather and other natural hazards. The Lost Towns Projects used a recent Heritage Fund grant to get the word out through a series of public videos, called "A Race Against Time: Maryland...
The Maryland Historical Trust has just released a online mapping component to their existing Medusa database of documentation of the state's historic and archaeology sites. Now professionals in the field can search and access over 60,000 records through a map-based...
Proclaimed by the Governor and organized by the Archeological Society of Maryland, April is Maryland Archaeology Month - and this year their is a focus on the real impact of water on our natural and cultural resources. Archaeologists across the state have contributed...
Underwater archaeology is as cool as it sounds, especially as described by Dr. Susan Langley, Maryland's Underwater Archaeologist for the past 20 years. Dive in to Susan's interview on this episode of PreserveCast: [NICHOLAS REDDING] Welcome to Preservation Maryland's...
In 2002, Dr. James and Gena Clifton were constructing new outbuildings on their farm in Bushwood, when they discovered old shards of pottery. They did the right thing in contacting local archaeologists, and future professional digs supported by the Heritage Fund...
Preservation Maryland's mission includes the discovery and protection of archaeological sites and resources in Maryland, and through the Waxter Internship program, we supported Matthew Nickelson's work in Anne Arundel County. These are some of his final observations:...
For the past 45 years, the Archaeological Society of Maryland and the Maryland Historical Trust's Office of Archaeology have hosted an archaeological field session to explore the Old Line State's treasured past. The Field school brings together many organizations and...
The seasonal opening of the Public Archaeology Program at the Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum is today, Tuesday, May 10th, and day 10 of Preservation Month. The Park, colloquially known as JefPat, includes 560 acres along the Patuxent River in Calvert County and...
Preservation Maryland is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Heritage Fund grants, supporting projects that protect and celebrate the historic places, stories, and communities that define Maryland. From grassroots organizations to local stewards working to...
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...
In early February HB728/SB641 was introduced to help several state agencies work more closely with nonprofit organizations on preservation projects through cooperative agreements. Unlike the federal government, state agencies are often prohibited by antiquated...
While Maryland endured some of the coldest temperatures in recent memory, the work of the Maryland General Assembly continued – with several significant potential impacts for the preservation community. Below is the latest news, organized by Preservation Maryland’s...
BALTIMORE (December 4, 2025) — Statewide nonprofit Preservation Maryland, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced the recipients of the 2025 Maryland Maritime Heritage Grant Program, awarding $200,000 to seven...
Towson University recently announced its BTU Partnership Awards; these awards celebrate the efforts of faculty, students, staff, and community partners, and the collaborative work being done that benefits the communities it serves. Preservation Maryland, in...
Each year on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the enduring history, culture, and contributions of the First Peoples of this land. At Preservation Maryland, we are committed not just to commemoration, but to ongoing collaboration, education, and action that uplifts...
Before it was Hell Point it was Hill’s Point. By 1887, the neighborhood of Hill’s Point was more commonly referred to as Hell Point. The reason for the change, if documented, has yet to be found. The Hell Point neighborhood of Annapolis no longer exists today except...
Registration for the Second Annual Summit of Maryland Indigenous People and Archaeologists on September 6 is now open! Preservation Maryland, the Baltimore Community Archaeology Lab (BCAL) at Towson University, and the Native American Liaison Committee of the Council...
A cooperative effort of Preservation Maryland and Maryland Historical Trust, the Heritage Fund has distributed over $1M to over 450 preservation projects across the state since 1996. During this grant cycle we received 77 eligible applications, which broke last year's...
The 2025 Maryland legislative session is now well underway and Preservation Maryland’s advocacy team continues to review and provide detailed testimony on dozens of pieces of legislation. In addition to those bills listed in our first update, we’ve...
In 2024, we witnessed firsthand how preservation strengthens communities, fosters economic growth, and ensures that the stories of Maryland’s past continue to inspire future generations. With nearly a dozen active Historic Property Redevelopment projects in counties...
Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the original inhabitants of the Americas – the first people who called this land home. Today we’re sharing an assortment of Preservation Maryland grant-funded projects, cultural heritage features, and resources so you can explore the histories that are a elemental part of life in Maryland.
By Dr. Katherine Sterner, Towson University On September 6, Preservation Maryland, the Baltimore Community Archaeology Lab (BCAL) at Towson University, and the Native American Liaison Committee of the Council for Maryland Archeology (CfMA) sponsored a Summit of...
The Maryland Historical Trust will host public meetings to solicit feedback about goals and recommended actions for the statewide preservation plan – an eight-year guidance document for government agencies, non-profit advocates, and others involved in historic...
Preservation Maryland will work in partnership with members of the historic African American Jonathan Street neighborhood to lead a community-driven planning effort that will identify the places and resources that matter to the people who live there. Additionally,...
Just outside of Burkittsville, a well-preserved small historic community in western Frederick County, lies the Shafer Farm, the site of a Union headquarters during the Civil War Battle of South Mountain in 1862. The farm house, barn, and out buildings have been vacant...
Join Preservation Maryland and the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled for Pres...
July 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmPreservation Maryland participates in and hosts many events in and around Maryland. Take a look at our upcoming events to see where we’ll be next.