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.
Dana Cohen
Phoenix Rising 2023 [Recap and Photo Gallery]
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.
Best of Maryland Winner Spotlight: The Peale Center, The Phoenix Award
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.
Senator Ben Cardin to Receive Best of Maryland President’s Award
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 Receives Funding for Ellicott City Project
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.
Best of Maryland Winner Spotlight: Lewis Contractors, Stewardship Award
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.
Announcing Our 2023 Best of Maryland Award Winners
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.
Advocacy Update: Mid-Session Preservation Report
As the Maryland General Assembly approaches the mid-point of its 90-day legislative session, Preservation Maryland is busy making preservation a priority and has much to report. Preservation Maryland, a trusted voice for preservation in the halls of Annapolis, has...
Best of Maryland Awards: Nominations are Now Open
Nominations are now open for our annual Best of Maryland awards. From legislative champions to talented craftspeople and project excellence in the field of preservation, these awards honor the individuals, groups, and organizations that show us what is possible when...
Preservation Maryland Recognizes Peace and Plenty Rural Historic District Farmers
Preservation Maryland’s CEO Nicholas Redding and Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater today recognized area farmers from the newly authorized Peace and Plenty Rural Historic District located in the New Market District of southwestern Frederick County, Maryland...
Preservation Maryland Team Expands with Revitalization Specialist
Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce the addition of Maggie Pelta-Pauls, who joins the Historic Property Redevelopment team supporting rehabilitation projects and policy research to create more equitable, sustainable, and livable communities throughout the...
Vision and Innovation: Celebrating National Preservation Month 2023
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. To be a preservationist, you must be a...
Preservation Maryland and Route One Apparel Announce Collaboration
Preservation Maryland is excited to announce a new collaboration with Route One Apparel! With a shared love of Maryland, we've teamed up to create a line that highlights aspects our state's history and cultural heritage. A percentage of sales will be donated back to...
Preservation in the News: $5 Million for the African American Heritage Preservation Program
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced increased funding for the African American Heritage Preservation Program. Beginning in FY24, the program will have a new annual appropriation of $5 million, up from $1 million annually. The African American Heritage Preservation...
Heritage Fund Recipient: Where Are They Now? (Part 2)
The Heritage Fund grant program has provided vital funds for preservation projects across Maryland for decades. Before announcing the FY23 recipients in the coming weeks, Preservation Maryland is again sharing the progress of a past Heritage Fund project. Washington...
The Campaign for Historic Trades Creates Customized Training Program
The Campaign for Historic Trades partnered with Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) to create a customized training program focused on providing participants with an introduction to the preservation trades. The 12-week program is comprised of 60 contact hours of...
Internship Opportunity: Videographer
Preservation Maryland and The Campaign for Historic Trades seek a videography intern to join our team to assist in the production of high-quality training content. The ideal candidate will have a passion for videography and a strong understanding of camera and...
Preservation Maryland Announces New Board Members, Chair
Preservation Maryland welcomes three new members to our Board of Directors: Justin Peak of Christman Company, Bryce Turner of BCT Design Group, and Beth Maser of HAI. We are also pleased to announce new roles on the Board's executive committee. Diane Caslow now...
PresMD Releases Updated Revitalizing Rural Maryland: A Resource Guide for Communities
REVITALIZING COMMUNITIES IS COMPLEX AND CHALLENGING WORK. FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES, THE WORK OFTEN COMES WITH EVEN GREATER OBSTACLES AND HURDLES TO OVERCOME. THE CREATION OF THIS RURAL RESOURCE GUIDE, FIRST RELEASED IN 2019 AND RECENTLY UPDATED IN 2023, IS PART OF...
Preservation News: Sen. Cardin Introduces Tax Credit to Encourage Revitalization of Distressed Homes Nationwide
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.)have introduced legislation that would expand the Historic Tax Credit to foster economic growth and urban renewal, revitalizing housing in distressed neighborhoods nationwide. In 2021 Maryland passed state...
Join Our Team: Special Projects Associate
Preservation Maryland seeks applicants for our Special Projects Associate for The Campaign for Historic Trades position. Preservation Maryland works to protect the state’s irreplaceable heritage while creating a more equitable & sustainable future. Through...
Join Our Team: Development Manager
Preservation Maryland seeks applicants our open Development Manager position Preservation Maryland works to protect the state’s irreplaceable heritage while creating a more equitable & sustainable future. Through strategic programming we use the best of our past...
Join Our Team: Director, Policy & Smart Growth
Preservation Maryland seeks applicants for our open Director, Policy & Smart Growth position. Preservation Maryland works to protect the state’s irreplaceable heritage while creating a more equitable & sustainable future. Through strategic programming we use...
Internship Opportunity: Graphic Design Summer Internship Position Now Open
Statewide non-profit Preservation Maryland seeks applicants for a paid Graphic Design Summer Internship position through our Waxter Internship Program. SUMMARY OF POSITION Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Graphic Design intern will work on special...
Best of Maryland Preservation Champion Award Recipients
Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce the second round of Best of Maryland award winners. Best of Maryland awards shine a spotlight on the ceaseless work of Maryland’s volunteers, architects, artisans, legislators, and many more individuals who are doing the...
Preservation News: State of Md. Announces $15M for Redevelopment of Former Military Base in Washington Co.
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has announced the second recipient of the State of Maryland’s Catalytic Revitalization Tax Credit, designed to rehabilitate formerly government-owned properties for economic and community development...
RFP: Wayfinding Signage Planning – Updated
Preservation Maryland, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, is soliciting proposals from qualified professional consultants to develop a wayfinding signage plan and a message schedule for the South Mountain battleground sites located in...
Unpacking Cambridge: A Story of Rebirth and Reconciliation
The Phillips Packing Company began in Cambridge, Maryland in 1902 with a single plant and went on to become the largest employer in Dorchester County and one of the most recognized names in seafood. As the company expanded, so did its legacy on the Eastern Shore...
Preservation Maryland’s Top 10 Blogs of 2022
As we gear up to welcome 2023, we're reflecting back on our most popular content from 2022 - from major program announcements, to big preservation wins, to unique stories in Maryland's history - here are your top 10 favorites from the past year. 1. Iconic Maryland...
In the News: Shepherd Alumni Are Working to Preserve and Expand Historic Trade Jobs
Preservation Maryland's national workforce development program The Campaign for Historic Trades was founded in 2019 in partnership with National Park Service’s (NPS) Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) in Frederick, MD to address a national need that’s been...
Preservation Basics with Talbot Historical Society
January 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmHeritage Fund FY25 Information Session
January 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmHeritage Fund FY25 Office Hours – February
February 21, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pmLandmarking Basics in Talbot County
February 26, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmHeritage Fund FY25 Office Hours – March
March 14, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 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.