Maryland’s 448th Legislative Session began under the dome of the iconic dome of the ca. 1772 statehouse – the nation’s oldest state capitol in continuous use. From within earshot of the same room where General Washington once resigned his commission in the...
Preservation Maryland is soliciting proposals from qualified historic preservation professionals to document select Great Society-era historical resources located across the following Maryland State Park land units: Cunningham Falls State Park; Greenbrier State Park;...
Preservation Maryland is soliciting lump sum bids from qualified firms for construction services to complete exterior repairs that will aid in the rehabilitation of the historic Knocks Folly at Turner’s Creek, located at 13761 Turners Creek Road, Kennedyville,...
Established in 1996, the Heritage Fund is a cooperative effort of Preservation Maryland and the Maryland Historical Trust, which provides direct assistance for the protection of historical and cultural resources and promotes innovative demonstration projects that can...
Preservation Maryland is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified firms for interpretive planning and design of an interior exhibit for the Williams Schoolhouse, located at 11347 Big Pool Road, Big Pool, MD 21711, within the boundaries of Fort Frederick State...
Preservation Maryland is soliciting lump sum quotes from qualified firms not to exceed $40,000 for consulting services to complete a two-phase project, to include a rapid mobile field survey of pilot downtown districts, technical assistance, data interpretation,...
Towson University recently announced its BTU Partnership Awards; these awards celebrate the efforts of faculty, students, staff, and community partners, and the collaborative work being done that benefits the communities it serves. Preservation Maryland, in...
Perhaps nothing in preservation causes as much confusion as the National Register of Historic Places.Does it prevent demolition? Does it protect buildings? Can you change your paint color? Do you get tax breaks? Can you get a grant? This Preservation Primer...
The Redevelopment Project Lead will be a conduit for project oversight and communication on behalf of and between Preservation Maryland and its program partners, including but not limited to architectural, engineering, and construction firms, developers, government...
Frederick County and western Maryland are seeing a surge in tourism this summer, thanks in large part to the region’s deep connections to Civil War history. With families and history enthusiasts traveling during the warmer months, the area's historic sites are drawing...
In what can only be characterized as one of the most challenging and contentious legislative sessions in recent memory, the fate of many key preservation initiatives remained uncertain until nearly the final moments of the term. In the end, preservation and history...
The 2025 Maryland legislative session is now well underway and Preservation Maryland’s advocacy team continues to review and provide detailed testimony on dozens of pieces of legislation. In addition to those bills listed in our first update, we’ve...
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated today at events across the state. Dr. King, who delivered several speeches in Baltimore during the 1960s about the importance of civil rights, economic equality, and the power of nonviolent protest, is the...
In 2024, we witnessed firsthand how preservation strengthens communities, fosters economic growth, and ensures that the stories of Maryland’s past continue to inspire future generations. With nearly a dozen active Historic Property Redevelopment projects in counties...
Our Statewide Smart Growth Workshop is Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 10a-30 in Downtown Frederick at Tenth Ward Distilling Co. (55 E. Patrick Street). Register here! This dynamic workshop brings together organizations, individuals, municipalities, and agencies...
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.
On the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest single day in American history, we’re featuring a few of Antietam’s untold stories and unique layers of history. Follow along with Preservation Maryland’s President and CEO Nicholas Redding as he visits the battlefield, located in Sharpsburg, Maryland.
Is it summer in Maryland if you didn’t head downy ocean, hon? With a few more weeks of summer left, there’s still time for a visit. And it wouldn’t be a Preservation Maryland post if we didn’t tell you about Ocean City’s history and unique historic sites.
In 2021, 158 years after the first Juneteenth, the celebration became a federal holiday changing the understanding of awareness of the holiday for millions of Americans. PreserveCast, Preservation Maryland's weekly podcast, spoke with Dr. Dennis Doster, who runs the...
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white,” and that “the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." More than 100 years...
Apple, key lime, and pumpkin get all the love. Today, on National Pi(e) Day, why not celebrate with a Maryland classic: White Potato Pie! The origins of the White Potato Pie are murky, with some recipes noting that it was a poor man’s dessert, created by those who...
This Presidents' Day we're exploring Maryland's role in major moments in American presidential history as the host to the official presidential retreat, Camp David, tucked away in Catoctin Mountain Park in Frederick County. ROOSEVELT'S RETREAT The presidential retreat...
With an internship with Preservation Maryland, interns will gain experience in a non-profit setting and have the opportunity to learn how historic preservation works in a real-world setting. Preservation Maryland internships are a great opportunity for students in a...
The National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways Program (NPS Chesapeake Gateways) announced the award of 22 grants totaling nearly $2.3 million, including $150,000 for Handsell Historic Site, a past Heritage Fund recipient and Best of Maryland winner.
Our annual fundraising event Phoenix Rising is a time to gather with colleagues, partners, and supporters to celebrate our ongoing work rehabilitating important historic structures, providing grants to at-risk historic places, training tradespeople, advocating for preservation policies, and fighting for common sense smart growth in some of the fastest-growing communities in Maryland.
The Biden administration recently announced the launch of the American Climate Corps (ACC), a workforce training and service initiative that will ensure more young people have access to the skills-based training necessary for good-paying careers in clean energy and climate resilience.
“Interpretation is an art,” said Freeman Tilden, author of Interpreting Our Heritage. “The chief aim of interpretation is not instruction, but rather provocation.”
Last week the Preservation Maryland team hosted a book release party celebrating Scott Hartwig’s newest book, I Dread the Thought of the Place: The Battle of Antietam and the End of the Maryland Campaign, which sheds light on the visceral experience of the battle and the emotional aftermath for those who survived.
The Heritage Fund grant program has provided vital funds for preservation projects across Maryland for decades.
September 15th marks the start of two important cultural observances, Hispanic Heritage Month and the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana. Read more about the history of each community in Maryland, resources, and the overlap in Jewish and Hispanic heritage.
February 13 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pmMarch 13 @ 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.