On the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest single day in American history, we’re featuring a few of Antietam’s untold stories and unique layers of history. Follow along with Preservation Maryland’s President and CEO Nicholas Redding as he visits the battlefield, located in Sharpsburg, Maryland.
Preservation Maryland has worked for several years toward improving the preservation, interpretation, and understanding of the unique, mountainous South Mountain Battlefield in Western Maryland.
Preservation Maryland has worked for several years toward improving the preservation, interpretation, and understanding of the unique, mountainous South Mountain Battlefield in Western Maryland.
The site of “The Final Attack” at Antietam was a conclusive moment in the Civil War but maintaining an ever-growing landscapes isn’t easy in the context of the many acres of the larger Battlefield site.Partners: National Park Service; Save Historic Antietam...
Preservation Maryland has worked for several years toward improving the preservation, interpretation, and understanding of the unique, mountainous South Mountain Battlefield in Western Maryland.
Preservation Maryland has a growing portfolio of battlefield preservation projects comprising a new program. Today, the program is gaining traction and building capacity to support the preservation of these sites across the state and to inform and encourage broad and...
On the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest single day in American history, we're chronicling just a few of Antietam's untold stories and unique layers of history. Follow along with Preservation Maryland's President and CEO Nicholas Redding as he...
Preservation Maryland is recruiting for a 3-month paid internship that will be based at the South Mountain State Battlefield in Frederick/Washington County, Maryland. This unique internship will focus on researching and interpreting underrepresented and untold stories...
Under contract with Preservation Maryland, Hanbury Preservation Consulting conducted two virtual public meetings earlier this month for a project related to the future of Falling Waters Battlefield in Washington County, Maryland. Preservation Maryland selected Hanbury...
As a part of Preservation Maryland's Battlefield Preservation Campaign, the organization selected two consultants to lead projects in western and southern Maryland. south mountain battlefield project expands Frederick & Washington Counties On the South Mountain...
Preservation Maryland has selected Hanbury Preservation Consulting to complete a preservation project at the Falling Waters Battlefield in Washington County, Maryland. The project is funded by the American Battlefield Protection Program and is now in the public...
Preservation Maryland is seeking Proposals from a consulting firm with demonstrated expertise in the preparation of historic preservation and planning reports as applied to land protection, historic preservation and battlefield sites. Update: Out of many interested...
Preservation Maryland is seeking Proposals from a consulting firm with demonstrated expertise in the development of graphic design, branding, design guidelines and branding implementation plans for large landscapes, preferably with experience in historic and...
On May 18, 2020, The American Battlefield Protection Program, a unit of the National Park Service, announced Preservation Maryland was the recipient of two competitive battlefield protection planning grants. The grants support Preservation Maryland's campaign aimed at...
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Preservation Maryland is currently accepting proposals to complete a preservation project at the Falling Waters Battlefield in Washington County, Maryland. The project is funded by the American Battlefield Protection Program. Request for Proposals: Land Protection and...
The Public Consensus Building Plan for the South Mountain Battlefield is the first in-depth study of the preservation status of the critical battlefield in a generation. With funding from the American Battlefield Protection Program of the National Park Service, the...
Since the launch of the Campaign for Historic Trades, a unique new partnership between Preservation Maryland and the National Historic Preservation Training Center, nearly 60 apprentices have been placed across the country in some of the nation's most historic and...
The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area received a Heritage Fund grant to craft a visitor experience plan for the historic Newcomer House on Antietam Battlefield. The historic 18th-century home served as a makeshift hospital during the battle and is now a visitor...
In late December 2018, it was revealed that Maryland Governor Larry Hogan had been quietly negotiating with former Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke on a proposed land swap that would have given Oxon Cove National Park in Prince George’s County to the state in...
With the support of the American Battlefield Protection Program, the Frederick County Tourism Council, Frederick County Community Foundation, Rural Maryland Council and the Delaplaine Foundation, Preservation Maryland has released a new survey to help guide the future...
With the support of the American Battlefield Protection Program, the Frederick County Tourism Council and the Delaplaine Foundation, Preservation Maryland is hosting several meetings in late August to engage the public about the future of the South Mountain...
Thanks to a grant from the National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program as well as the generous support of the Delaplaine Foundation and the Tourism Council of Frederick County, Preservation Maryland is preparing to convene a consensus-driven...
Preservation Maryland is currently accepting proposals to complete a preservation project at the South Mountain Battlefield. The project is funded by the American Battlefield Protection Program. Project Update: This RFP is now closed. For more information about this...
On the 155th anniversary of the Battle of South Mountain, Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce ambitious plans to support and enhance the Maryland Park Service’s efforts at the historic hillside battlefield. With a grant from the National Park Service’s...
On Saturday, April 1, 2017, Maryland volunteers will team up with the Civil War Trust to aid in the maintenance and restoration of numerous historic sites on Park Day, a nationwide effort that includes more than 130 sites in 30 states. Thousands of volunteers across...
In December, the Civil War Trust and Institute for Advanced Study announced a compromise to expand the Princeton Battlefield and provide additional housing for the Institute – ending a battle over the future of this historic site that dragged on several years. While...
The Battle of Antietam remains the bloodiest one-day battle on American soil. On September 17, 1862, 23,000 soldiers became casualties in the first major Confederate attack on the Union during the Civil War. Every year, the National Park Service honors their sacrifice...
As the weather cools and weekly routines return after summer break, fall is the ideal time for a day trip or weekend getaway. Plan an autumn outing to one of these events at some of Maryland’s most scenic historic sites, recommended by Preservation Maryland and the...
Preservation Maryland has joined a nationwide coalition of organizations, lawmakers and preservationists calling on the Institute for Advanced Study to reconsider their plans to develop the historic Princeton Battlefield. While the proposed project in New...
As part of Preservation Month (May 2024), the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) will present 11 awards for noteworthy accomplishments in the preservation field, recognizing outstanding education, restoration, and revitalization projects, as well as individual...
Preservation 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.