The Council for Maryland Archeology's Native American Liaison Committee is partnering with Preservation Maryland and Towson University to sponsor a Summit of Maryland Indigenous People and Archaeologists on September 6. The Summit is the result of two years of...
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The Chesapeake’s Oyster History
It's the first day of National Oyster Week, and the Chesapeake's brackish waters are home to millions of the mollusca. Important to Maryland's cultural heritage and economic vitality, oysters also had a role in many historic buildings and in historic preservation. And...
NPS Study Identifies MD Rosenwald School as a National Historic Site Candidate
The National Park Service (NPS) has identified opportunities to establish a national historic site and network program to preserve the legacies of Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools via its Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools Special Resource Study. The...
Best of Maryland Awards Nominations Open
Each year these awards honor the individuals, groups, and organizations that show us what is possible when we work to preserve Maryland’s rich history. You can read more about past winners here. We will once showcase our Best of Maryland Awards at our annual...
Historical Marker Commemorating African American Community in Washington Co. Unveiled
Preservation Maryland joined representatives from across Washington County and the state as a new historical marker was unveiled to commemorate the rich and layered history of the Jonathan Street community in Hagerstown, Maryland. Our work in the Jonathan Street...
Preservation Month: Historic Property Redevelopment Week
This week we shared program highlights and more about the value of preservation in our everyday lives. Take a look at our HPRP feature content and make sure to follow along on social each week this month! Rock Run Mill Rock Run Mill - and check out this custom sketch!...
May is National Preservation Month
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBmBtq1vqHc Every May since 1973 – first as just a week and now for an entire month – the United States has celebrated National Preservation Month as a way to recognize the impact preservation has on historic places and communities....
Maryland Historical Trust Announces 2024 Preservation Awards
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...
A Maritime Minute: The Hooper Strait Lighthouse
With the recent passage of HB1461/SB674 Abandoned or Sunken Vessels and Waterway Improvement Fund Grants, legislation that supports diverse programs throughout the bay watershed, Preservation Maryland is sharing some of our state's unique maritime history in a new...
Maryland’s Libraries Rich with History
Libraries play a crucial role in preserving and circulating historical knowledge and documents, making them essential for anyone interested in exploring the past. As an ode to National Library Week, we're sharing our favorite ways libraries can help preservationists...
Maryland General Assembly 2024: Advocacy Results
The 2024 Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly has now concluded, with many notable statewide victories for the preservation community. After 90 days of championing key bills and testifying on many pieces of important legislation, Preservation Maryland...
City of Cumberland Issues Wayfinding Plan RFP
The City of Cumberland Mayor and City Council, in partnership with Canal Place Preservation & Development Authority, seeks proposals from consulting firms or individuals to provide research, services, options, and recommendations for the development of a...
Heritage Orgs Team for Cemetery Preservation on Maryland Day
Preservation Maryland, Historic Annapolis, and the Maryland Center for History and Culture joined forces on March 25th at St. Anne’s Cemetery in Annapolis Md. to clean historic grave markers. Preservation Maryland has led cemetery preservation workshops across the...
“Grandma’s Hands” Film Celebrates Southern Maryland’s Culinary Heritage
Alongside event host Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, Preservation Maryland celebrated the premiere of "Grandma's Hands," a short film about Southern Maryland’s agricultural and food heritage, taking viewers along to six family kitchens and sharing the...
Preservation Maryland Elects Two New Members to Its Board of Directors
Preservation Maryland is pleased to welcome two new members to our Board of Directors: Marvin-Alonzo Greer and Jaelon T. Moaney. “We are thrilled to welcome Marvin-Alonzo and Jaelon to our Board of Directors,” said Nicholas Redding, President & CEO of Preservation...
Applications Now Open for the Harrison Goodall Preservation Fellowship
Inspired by a gift from Harrison Goodall and made possible by Preservation Maryland, this NPS program aims to develop students and enterprising professionals into the preservation leaders of tomorrow. Fellows grow professionally through coaching from the fellowship...
Salvaged Historic Property Oak Sees New Life
Felled in the winter of 1739, trees that became logs that became the cabin at 417 N. Jonathan Street are again seeing new life, thanks to the help of our friend and local maker, Andrew Richard. Using oak salvaged from our Historic Property Redevelopment project in...
Preservation Services Internship Fire Suppression Survey Project
Position Description The Preservation Services Intern will work with the Preservation Maryland’s Program & Outreach Manager to assist Downtown Frederick Partnership, a state and nationally recognized Main Street community, with a survey of fire suppression systems...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Old South Mountain Inn Wayfinding Signage Study
Preservation Maryland is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified firms and/or individuals with demonstrated expertise in the development of graphic design, branding, design guidelines, and branding/wayfinding implementation plans for large historic landscapes,...
Researching Your Historic Home Webinar
If you’re looking for assistance on how to research your historic home, join us on February 8, 2024 for a no-cost virtual Researching Your Historic Property webinar with our Program & Outreach Manager Christiana Limniatis. Sign Up Here
24 African American Heritage Preservation Program Grants Awarded Totaling $5,000,000
Back in April 2023 Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced increased funding for the African American Heritage Preservation Program to an annual appropriation of $5 million, up from $1 million annually. Now, Governor Moore announced that the Maryland Commission on...
Building Communities Paper Model Series (pt. 2)
Preservation Maryland is excited to release the complete Building Communities paper model series, highlighting projects we've touched through grants, technical assistance, and our Historic Property Redevelopment Program. Each paper model features...
RFP: America250 Maryland Workshop Coordinator
Preservation Maryland is soliciting proposals from qualified workshop facilitators to host a series of workshops across the Chesapeake Bay watershed in select gateway communities and to compile a summary report with the goal of facilitating the networking, planning,...
Just Released: Building Communities Paper Model Project (pt. 1)!
If you saw our social media post last week featuring our handcrafted holiday mini "Maryland Main Street" you probably recognized some of the buildings that lined our historic cobblestone street. Today we're excited to release three of those paper model projects from...
Your Top Blogs from 2023
As we gear up to welcome 2024, we’re reflecting back on our most popular content from 2023 – from major program announcements, to big preservation wins, to unique stories in Maryland’s history – here are your top blogs from each month! January We announced our Best of...
More Than 200 Local Revitalization Projects Awarded Funding
Governor Wes Moore recently announced $63.7 million in Fiscal Year 2024 awards for seven state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The awards to county and municipal governments, community development...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Fundraising Consultant
Preservation Maryland is soliciting proposals for professional fundraising services to assist in planning and implementing a capital campaign to support the organization’s diverse programs and projects, including the Historic Property Redevelopment Program....
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Rock Run Mill Architectural and Engineering Services
Updated 1/9/24: RFP Addendum and Q&A Preservation Maryland is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified firms for architectural and engineering services for restoration of Rock Run Mill, sited within Susquehanna State Park at 761 Stafford Road, Havre de...
Make Your Year-End Gift Today
DONATE TODAY As CEO of a statewide organization, I travel a lot . When I visit Maryland communities and walk down historic main streets, along waterfronts, or through neighborhoods—all with their own unique character—I immediately notice the way the history of the...
Local Gift Guide 2023
Pictured above: Mid-century modern holiday houses at In Watermelon Sugar in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood. Each year the Preservation Maryland team compiles a holiday gift guide filled with unique local merchants and makers so you can shop small and support local...
Researching Your Historic Property
Join Preservation Maryland at The Historical Society of Harford County on Saturday, April 26, 2025, ...
April 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmSpirited History at Guilford Hall Brewery
April 27 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Events
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.