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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,...
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...
Welcome to Revolution@250
We’re excited to launch Revolution@250, a special production of PreserveCast created in partnership with Preservation Maryland and the Maryland Center for History and Culture. Hosted by Katie Caljean, President & CEO of the Maryland...
Preservation Maryland Announces Completion of Stabilization Work on Historic Burtis House in Annapolis
City of Annapolis to Lead Remaining Rehabilitation and Site Work Statewide nonprofit Preservation Maryland announced the successful completion of its phase of work on the historic Burtis House, located at 69 Prince George Street in Annapolis. This milestone marks a...
Preservation Maryland Announces 2025 Maryland Maritime Heritage Grant Awardees
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...
Preservation Maryland Welcomes Colleen Poulton as Redevelopment Project Lead
Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce that Colleen Poulton has joined the organization as Redevelopment Project Lead, where she will dedicate her expertise to advancing the Historic Property Redevelopment Program, collaborating with partners and managing...
Preservation Maryland Welcomes New Maryland Corps Service Year Option Member
Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce the arrival of our new Maryland Corps/Service Year Option member as part of the statewide 2025–2026 class launched by the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation (DSCI). This year’s class includes members...
Our 2025 Best of Maryland Award Winners
Each year, Preservation Maryland honors individuals, organizations, and projects that exemplify excellence in historic preservation, smart growth, and stewardship across the state. The Best of Maryland Awards highlight the remarkable work being done to...
Assistance on Main Street Grant Program is Live!
Announcing a NEW grant program, the Assistance on Main Street: Professional Services Assistance Program. Turning historic spaces into community assets starts with the right support. Main Street Maryland businesses can now apply for up to $2,500 for architecture,...
Baltimore-Based Organization Acquires ca. 1872. Mount Vernon United Methodist Church for Community Use and Preservation
BALTIMORE (July 17, 2025) – At a closing held on July 10 in Baltimore City, UNITE Mount Vernon, Inc. became the new owner of the 153-year-old Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. The Church, built in 1872 and designed by Thomas Dixon in the Norman...
Reports
Five Things to Know About Fire Safety & Historic Buildings
Historic buildings give downtowns their unique character—and in places like Downtown Frederick, Maryland, they’re the economic engine too. But these cherished structures, particularly in compact downtowns are vulnerable to fire. A new report, The Importance of Fire...
The Phoenix
The Phoenix is a beautiful quarterly print publication that showcases and highlights the work of Preservation Maryland and our partners across the state. In print since the 1970s, it is a great way to stay up-to-date with our work and is offered as a benefit to all of our supporters.
From Our Blog
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,...
Downtown Sykesville Earns National Main Street Award
Downtown Sykesville has received the 2026 Great American Main Street Award, presented by Main Street America. For communities across Maryland, Main Streets are more than just commercial corridors, they are the historic, economic, and cultural heart of place....