Nicholas A. Redding

Baltimore-Built Bombers Cleared the Way for D-Day

Baltimore-Built Bombers Cleared the Way for D-Day

On June 6, 1944 the free men of the world marched on fortress Europe in a dramatic effort aimed at setting free those suffering under Nazi tyranny.  Among the nearly 12,000 planes engaged in D-Day, hundreds of B-26 Martin Marauders played a pivotal role in softening...

A Preservation Policy Prescription for Economic Growth

A Preservation Policy Prescription for Economic Growth

Last week Maryland State Comptroller Brooke Lierman’s office released a first-of-its-kind economic analysis that highlighted the state’s economic difficulties and stagnant growth since 2016.  The topline, perhaps most concerning figure is the fact that...

Plow Monday: A Reminder of Our Agricultural Roots

Plow Monday: A Reminder of Our Agricultural Roots

Today, as the mechanized, technological world marches on, "Plow Monday," is all but forgotten. But, the once venerated date on the early agricultural calendar is reminder of our roots -- and of those who still toil to nourish us. "Venerate the plow" - American...

The Fort Frederick Market Fair: A Taste of Colonial America

The Fort Frederick Market Fair: A Taste of Colonial America

Of all the events on the Maryland calendar that fall into my family’s must-attend column, the Fort Frederick Market Fair in Big Pool, Maryland, is at the top of the list. I often regale my family with stories about my work here at Preservation Maryland—all the tidbits...

Op-Ed: A New Year and The Possibilities for Preservation

Op-Ed: A New Year and The Possibilities for Preservation

The old adage is that when two or more preservationists gather – they complain about the state of preservation. We talk endlessly about our deficiencies. We bemoan what funders will support or how governments are too quick to demolish and too slow to restore. We may...

Maryland Bravery at the Battle of the Bulge

Maryland Bravery at the Battle of the Bulge

In the early morning hours of December 16, 1944, the last major German counteroffensive of World War II was launched headlong into unsuspecting American forces. Over the next twenty-one days of sustained fighting, in what has since been known to history at the "Battle...

This Day in History: The Battle of Gettysburg

This Day in History: The Battle of Gettysburg

In late June of 1863, nearly 150,000 soldiers moved through the narrow and dusty roads of Maryland towards the devastating clash at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, just a few miles north of the Mason-Dixon line. While the battle unfolded on the fields surrounding...

The Origin of the “Old Line State”

The Origin of the “Old Line State”

In 1776, American independence was anything but certain. Maryland troops under General Washington fought a pitched battle that may have saved the entire army and earned the state its nickname; The Old Line State. On August 27, 1776, the British Army, under the command...

Preservation Maryland Supports the Introduction of Federal Legislation

Preservation Maryland Supports the Introduction of Federal Legislation

Preservation Maryland is proud to announce our role in the introduction of federal legislation, a first in the organization's (almost) 90-year history.  The bill, the Frederick Jobs and Historic Preservation Training Center Land Authority Act, would authorize a...

Wrapping Up National Preservation Month & Thoughts for the Future

A note from Preservation Maryland President & CEO Nicholas Redding As National Preservation Month comes to an end, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on the broad, enduring and tangible impacts preservation is having across our state and the nation. Far...

Momentum Building for Expansion of Campaign for Historic Trades

Momentum Building for Expansion of Campaign for Historic Trades

Over the course of a challenging year, the Campaign for Historic Trades has continued to invest in the future of this critical training program -- and in 2021 this national programmatic effort of Preservation Maryland is poised to improve the future of historic trades...

The Marylander Who Dreamed of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is consistently ranked as one of the nation's most moving and powerful war memorials and its history started in Maryland with the vision and tenacity of Jan Scruggs. Jan Scruggs, a native of Bowie, joined the U.S. Army in 1968 as the...

Membership 2020: Preservation Is An Act of Optimism

To be a preservationist, you need to be an optimist.  You need to look at the dilapidated building, see what once was, and have the vision to see what could be.  Today, at a time when despair would be easy, I need you to reach deep into your reserves of optimism – and...

75th Anniversary of VE Day: An Optimistic Reminder for 2020

75 years ago, Allied Forces received the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany's remaining armed forces – officially ending nearly six years of horrendous fighting. Today, it can be tempting to look back at World War II and see Allied victory over Nazi tyranny as a...

Op-Ed: Smart Growth is What We Need When Times are Toughest

Op-Ed: Smart Growth is What We Need When Times are Toughest

As America confronts the vast challenges and economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, continued implementation of smart growth policy at all levels of government must remain a priority. Unfortunately, the pandemic has put smart growth on the defensive – at a moment...

Maryland’s African American Soldiers at Appomattox

Maryland’s African American Soldiers at Appomattox

On April 9, 1865, the long and bloody fighting in Virginia came to its dramatic conclusion at Appomattox Court House. The story has been told many times — but often overlooked is the story of Maryland's African American soldiers present for the surrender of the...

The Role of the Old Line State in Vaccine Development

The Role of the Old Line State in Vaccine Development

As the world confronts COVID-19 and searches for a vaccine and a cure – researchers here in Maryland are working around the clock – as they have for decades before – to find a scientific solution to the challenge. Some of the world's most frightening diseases have met...

From The Executive Director: Looking Ahead to 2020

From The Executive Director: Looking Ahead to 2020

The past decade has been one of dramatic and accelerating growth for Preservation Maryland. FROM NICHOLAS A. REDDING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Since just 2015, the organization has accomplished a great deal, including: Launching several new high-profile programs, including,...

George Washington Resigns his Commission in Annapolis

George Washington Resigns his Commission in Annapolis

On a cold day in Annapolis, Maryland on December 23, 1783, to the surprise of the world, General George Washington, the victor of the revolution, resigned his military commission. Washington arrived in Annapolis in advance of his resignation on December 19th and met...

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