Preservation Maryland is soliciting Statements of Qualification (SOQ) from qualified firms for architectural and engineering services for the adaptive reuse of the historic jail at 1 Emory Street, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043 as a center for preservation innovation....
Learn more about the position and how to apply below. Position Title: Grants Administrator Organization: Preservation Maryland Location: Baltimore, MD (hybrid) Reports To: Chief Development Officer Position Overview: The Grants Administrator...
As election day draws near there’s an opportunity to celebrate our democracy and enjoy a taste of history by baking an election cake. Never heard of one? This election day, Preservation Maryland has you covered with a cake to celebrate the right to vote. As far...
By Dr. Katherine Sterner, Towson University On September 6, Preservation Maryland, the Baltimore Community Archaeology Lab (BCAL) at Towson University, and the Native American Liaison Committee of the Council for Maryland Archeology (CfMA) sponsored a Summit of...
Preservation Maryland is soliciting proposals from qualified historic preservation professionals for a Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) of the future Freedman’s State Historical Park. To be considered as eligible, respondents must meet one or more of the Professional...
Preservation Maryland, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified firms for design-build services for the restoration of the plank houses at the Elkridge Furnace Complex, located at 5745 Furnace...
In 1963, the Hammond-Harwood House Association published Maryland’s Way, The Hammond-Harwood House Cook Book, which includes over 700 recipes sourced from centuries old manuscript recipe books and contributions from Marylanders from across the state. Since its...
J. Rodney Little, who for decades as Maryland State Historic Preservation Officer and Director of the Maryland Historical Trust, passed away last month; Preservation Maryland's staff and Board would like to recognize the lasting impact of his work on the field of...
The complex challenges of the current affordable housing crisis center around low inventory, high interest rates, and the large gap between housing costs and income. Coupled with disruptions from the recent COVID-19 pandemic, finding housing is a challenge for many. A...
Preservation Maryland Fire Suppression intern, Caroline Sewell, is assisting the Downtown Frederick Partnership with a survey of fire suppression systems within the district. The goal from this survey is to develop recommendations of how the district could better...
The State House Trust, the Commission on Artistic Property (of the Maryland State Archives), the Department of General Services, and the Maryland Public Art Commission (of the Maryland State Arts Council) have announced a Request for Qualifications from artists, or...
Governor Wes Moore announced 87 matching grant awards totaling $5.19 million for Maryland nonprofits, local jurisdictions, and heritage tourism organizations by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. Grant funding will support heritage tourism projects and activities...
More than 100 diverse organizations, including Preservation Maryland, have signed onto a letter, spearheaded by The National Parks Conservation Association, urging Congress to pass the Cultural Resource Challenge Act of 2024 (H.R. 7936). This legislation, when...
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...
Earlier this week Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater joined us to tour the Widrick House, a city-owned historic 1790s farmhouse. Exterior restoration of the structure, funded by the city, included the replacement of gutters, recoating the metal roof, and a...
The Heritage Fund, a cooperative effort of Preservation Maryland and the Maryland Historical Trust, has selected its 2024 award recipients. The Fund provides direct assistance for the protection of historical and cultural resources and promotes innovative...
Updated July 29, 2024: Berlin House Addenda 1-3 ________ Owned by the City of Brunswick, the Berlin House, formerly the Virginia Snoots House, is a contributing resource within the NRHP-listed Brunswick Historic District and the City of Brunswick Conservation...
May is National Preservation Month and our planning is well underway, including two Preservation Basics presentations from our Program & Outreach Manager, Christiana Limniatis - one in Washington County and one in Hartford County. The presentations will provide an...
Preservation Maryland's Director of Revitalization Initiatives Laura Houston recently received certification as a Historic Real Estate Development Finance Professional (HREDFP) from Grow America. HREDFP Certification is a professional credential given to individuals...
Preservation Maryland is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified firms for construction services for the lifting and stabilization of the Captain William Burtis House, 69 Prince George Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. To be considered as eligible,...
UMD, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES AND THE MARYLAND MUNICIPAL LEAGUE - THE ASSOCIATION OF CITIES AND TOWNS. It has now been more than 25 years since the state adopted its pioneering approach to Smart Growth. At...
As we enter Women's History Month, we're recognizing the important work of The Maryland Women’s Heritage Center, an organization documenting and celebrating the contributions of Maryland women, past and present, and championing opportunities and equality for women and...
The National Park Service issued two reports highlighting the successes of the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program this week. The NPS issued a press release about the Annual Report on the Economic Impact of the Federal Historic Tax Credits for Fiscal...
Governor Wes Moore has released the Maryland State Plan, outlining how the administration will deliver results for Marylanders on key issues, including multiple priorities that we’ve identified could be addressed, in part, through preservation and smart growth...
Since our last update, Preservation Maryland has been on the ground and keeping preservation front and center in Annapolis as the General Assembly convenes and acts on the multi-billion-dollar state budget and thousands of pieces of individual legislation....
Earlier in the week Preservation Maryland updated its members and supporters on some of the initial legislation the organization is following and supporting. On Wednesday, January 17, Governor Moore’s proposed Fiscal Year 2025 operating and capital budgets were...
The Frederick County Landmarks Foundation has brought back a popular free series of how-to seminars on how to obtain a plaque for a historic home. At each event, staff from the Frederick County Public Library’s Maryland Room, which specializes in local history, will...
Last week, Preservation Maryland and its statewide program, Smart Growth Maryland, convened in Brunswick, Maryland for a first-of-its-kind roundtable discussion on the intersection of smart growth, historic preservation, and affordable housing. The roundtable was...
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, through its African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, announced $3.8 million in grant funding to 40 sites and organizations representing African American history. New to this year’s list is a targeted focus on...
Preservation Maryland is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for a field survey of historic structures currently on lands managed by the Maryland Park Service. To be considered as eligible, Respondents must meet one or more of the Professional Qualification...
January 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
January 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmFebruary 21, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
February 26, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmMarch 14, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pmPreservation 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.