Dana Cohen

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....

As the Maryland Zoo celebrates its 150th birthday, few structures better embody the layered history of the grounds than the Mansion House, an enduring symbol of transformation, resilience, and public life in Baltimore. The Mansion House, as it stands...

Preservation Maryland today announced that it has been awarded $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) to support the ongoing preservation and restoration of Fort Frederick, a National Historic Landmark in Washington County, owned by the...

Two newly released federal reports underscore the powerful role historic preservation plays in strengthening local economies and revitalizing communities across the country. The National Park Service recently issued its latest analysis of the Federal...

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — As Maryland and the nation prepare to mark the 250th Anniversary of American Independence, a remarkable living legacy is taking root statewide. The Maryland Liberty Tree Project will plant a direct descendant of Maryland’s original 1775 Liberty...

On March 13, 2026, Preservation Maryland invites the public to learn more about the future of the historic Ellicott City Jail. The Community Engagement Meeting for the redevelopment of the historic Ellicott City Jail will take place at 7:00 PM in the...

With the 2026 Heritage Fund grant cycle now open, we’re featuring a FY25 project that proves even a modest grant can spark statewide impact. In 2025, the Maryland Museums Association (MMA) received a $5,000 Heritage Fund grant to launch an ambitious and much-needed...

Maryland’s history has always been shaped by water. From Indigenous cultures and colonial trade routes to working waterfronts, the Chesapeake Bay is a living archive of the state’s maritime past. Through the Maryland Maritime Heritage Grant Program, those...

2025 was a remarkable year for Preservation Maryland, filled with stories of community impact, historic preservation in action, and opportunities for Marylanders to connect with the places that define our state’s heritage. Across the year, our blog, programs, and...

The Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) has released the Sustainable Growth Implementation Guide, a flexible framework designed to help communities plan proactively for growth while balancing economic, environmental, and social priorities. This guide comes...

Every year, Giving Tuesday reminds us of something simple but powerful: when people choose to invest in their communities, the impact lasts far beyond a single day. We also know there’s no shortage of organizations asking for support. Your inbox is full and your...

Preservation is about more than saving old buildings — it’s about sustaining vibrant communities. Maryland’s historic downtowns and Main Streets are the heart of local life and economic vitality, using their unique character to attract residents, visitors, and...

The Maryland Inventory of Cemeteries and Burial Sites Workgroup has released a draft report outlining recommendations to improve how the state documents and preserves cemeteries, burial groups, and related sites. Public feedback is welcome and encouraged to ensure the...

Thank you to all who were able to join us at this year's Phoenix Rising and Best of Maryland Awards in Annapolis. Your presence helped make the evening not only a success, but a truly memorable celebration of preservation, progress, and community. We heard from...

Earlier this month, the Preservation Maryland team joined community leaders, planners, and advocates from across the state for the 2025 Main Street Maryland Conference in Easton, held under the theme “Powering People, Places, and Possibility.” The event...

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...

BALTIMORE/COLLEGE PARK/HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (October 10, 2025) – Statewide nonprofit Preservation Maryland and the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) today announced a partnership to breathe new life into the historic Ellicott City Jail, a landmark that has...

This month, one of Baltimore’s most architecturally and historically significant landmarks will open its doors to the public for the first time in years — and Preservation Maryland is proud to play a key role in making it happen. As the fiscal sponsor of UNITE Mount...

Preservation Maryland had the privilege of hosting an international delegation through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) — the federal government’s premier professional exchange initiative. We were honored to welcome a...

Our partners at the Maryland Park Service are now accepting applications for two leadership positions. These roles are vital to keeping Maryland’s parks safe, welcoming, and well-managed for all and both positions offer a chance to make a meaningful impact on...