Earlier this week, new developments in the ongoing debate over protecting the viewshed of George Washington's Mount Vernon were revealed and preservationists are cautiously optimistic about the future of this historic landscape. On the heels of the National Trust for...
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Maryland to Host National Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit
The National Consortium for Creative Placemaking will host their first ever national convening of placemaking professionals at the University of Maryland and the National Center for Smart Growth at their campus in Prince George's County, Maryland. The National...
Video: Brief History of the Movies in Maryland
The Old Greenbelt Theatre is using a Heritage Fund grant to create a docuseries on interesting aspects of Maryland history that run before shows at the historic National Historical Landmark theatre in Prince George's County. A HISTORY OF MOVIEGOING IN MARYLAND For...
Journey Through Maryland History: Rural Character of Carroll County
Over the past two years, Diane and Jeff Caslow have been exploring one of Maryland's twenty-four counties each month. This time, the pair, explored the rural character of Carroll County - including parts of the Barn Quilt Trail and other hidden treasures. MORE FROM...
Heritage Fund Highlight: Skipjack Wilma Lee Arrives in Annapolis
After a positive conditions assessment support by the Heritage Fund, the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee was transported from North Carolina to it's new — and rightful — home back in Maryland at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, the Wilma Lee...
Two Maryland Sites Named to America’s Most Endangered
On June 26, 2018, the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced that two iconic historic places in Maryland have been added to America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The listing is a call to action for all Marylanders. endangered: Annapolis, maryland...
Most Endangered: Mount Vernon Historic Viewshed Threatened
For more than 200 years, the landscape surround Mount Vernon that inspired George Washington has remained largely unspoiled, a proposed natural gas compressor station in Charles County, Maryland puts that historic and iconic cultural landscape at risk. Take Action: On...
Most Endangered: Historic Annapolis Waterfront Threatened by Rezoning
On June 26, 2018, the National Trust for Historic Preservation listed the City of Annapolis, Maryland as one of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Since its listing as a National Historic Landmark District in 1965, Annapolis has remained one of the most...
Vote for the Pratt Library as Reader’s Digest’s “Nicest Place in America”
The main branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore City is undergoing a $115 million dollar building renovation and technology upgrade project. The grand reopening is scheduled for 2019, but you don't have to wait to show your support. The Enoch Pratt Free...
RFP: Relocate Historic Severen Mister House on Deal Island
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking proposals for the relocation of the historic Severn Mister House on Deal Island on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The ca. 1815 Severn Mister House also known as the Bradshaw House is located on Deal Island Wildlife...
Six-to-Fix Event: Pleasant View Historic Site Anniversary Party
The Pleasant View Historic Site is comprised of the Quince Orchard Colored School, the Pleasant View Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Pleasant View Cemetery – each different resource with different needs for preservation. The trustees and community are launching a...
Call for Demonstrators: Preservation Trades Workshop in Maryland
Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce that the International Preservation Trades Workshop will be held at the National Park Service Historic Preservation Training Center in downtown Frederick, Maryland this October. OCTOBER 26-28, 2018 INTERNATIONAL...
New Federal Historic Tax Credit Legislation Introduced
On June 13, Maryland Senator Ben Cardin joined with a bi-partisan group of legislators from around the nation to introduce legislation that would substantially improve the federal historic tax credit. The new legislation would enhance the value of historic tax credit...
Help Protect Baltimore’s Historic Woodberry Neighborhood
After startling and unnecessary demolition proposals were recently made public, Preservation Maryland is joining with its local partners at Baltimore Heritage, Greater Hampden Heritage Alliance and residents with the Woodberry Community Association to support the...
Conference Session: Local Beverage Companies Support Historic Communities
The business of local beer, wine, and spirits is booming — locals and travelers alike enjoy trying local one–of–a–kind beverage. Many of these of these noteworthy products and innovative companies are housed in historic buildings and reinvesting in historic and rural...
Conference Session: Connecting Recreation and Preservation on Land and Water
Historic development often clustered near abundant natural resources like forests and water and now that many of those traditional paths are using for recreation, historic sites can be connected by walking, kayaking and/or biking! These connections and opportunities...
Preservation Maryland joins WBAL News Now radio to discuss Ellicott City Flood
Two days after the recent flooding in historic Ellicott City, Preservation Maryland Executive Director Nicholas A. Redding joined host Bryan Nehman on WBAL 1090 News Now radio to discuss the cause and possible recovery strategies. Listen to the conversation MORE FROM...
Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions Announces Symposium Speakers
The Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions will hold their 2018 Annual Symposium on Saturday, June 16, 2018 tackling the questions of preservation and affordability. The keynote speakers include Charlie Duff of Jubilee Baltimore and Lauren McHale of the...
Journey Through Maryland History: Worcester County
Preservation Maryland supporters, Diane and Jeff Caslow, recently crossed off Worcester County on their two-year journey to visit each of Maryland's 24 counties and Baltimore City. MORE FROM THE CASLOW TRAVELOGUE It is hard to believe, but we finished the 19th county...
Open Survey: Maryland State Development Plan
The Maryland Department of Planning is drafting a new state development plan — and has an open survey to receive input from Maryland's citizens. This is a great opportunity for Maryland residents to provide feedback about development and growth strategies, priorities,...
Flood Recovery Fund 2018: Historic Ellicott City Experiences Another Devastating Flood
On the afternoon of May 27, 2018, Ellicott City, Maryland endured yet another devastating flood — the second time in less than two years. Preservation Maryland stands ready to support the rebuilding, recovery, and rehabilitation of this historic community. Support the...
Celebrating National Burger Day in Maryland
Could there be a better time to celebrate National Burger Day than over Memorial Day Weekend!? The big day is May 28, 2018, and we've got a great Maryland story to tell over the picnic table. Clynmalira is a historic 5,000 acre plot of land in Monkton, Maryland in...
Made in Maryland by Preservation Maryland & Baltimore Museum of Industry
Maryland has a proud industrial heritage including being the birthplace of game-changing mechanical inventions and hosting major milestones. In this Made in Maryland series, Preservation Maryland and the Baltimore Museum of Industry, will bring you many, “I didn’t...
PreserveMaryland: Updating Maryland’s Statewide Historic Preservation Planning Document
This year, the Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland's State Historic Preservation Office, will update the statewide preservation plan — a five-year guiding document for government agencies and the greater preservation community. To develop the plan, known as...
Conference Tour: Exploring History and Healthy Living in Greenbelt, Maryland
During the Old Line State Summit on Friday, June 15, 2018, conference attendees will have an opportunity to explore a gem of historic Maryland — the National Historic Landmark District of the City of Greenbelt in Prince George's County, Maryland. Register Now:...
Recap: Preservation Planners Meetup in Ellicott City, Maryland
Thanks to the generous support of the Rural Maryland Council, Preservation Maryland hosted a meetup of preservation planners on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from around the state including many representing the state's rural areas. Preservation Maryland's Executive...
Conference Plenary: “Healthy, Hip and Historic: The Impact of our Built Environment”
Our environment has important physical and psychological effects on us all - that includes our built environment from community design to styles of architecture. During our statewide historic preservation conference, we will hear from Dr. Debarati Majumdar Narayan of...
Event Photos: Best of Maryland Awards at The Flag House
On Thursday, May 17, 2018, Preservation Maryland hosted its 33rd annual Best of Maryland awards ceremony to a a record crowd at the historic Star-Spangled Banner Flag House in Baltimore City. The event was attended by over 200 preservationists, community leaders,...
Baltimore City-Supported Preservation Work Underway at The Flag House
The Baltimore Department of General Services (DGS) owns and stewards many historic properties across Charm City and maintains the buildings for the public good. One of those special properties is The Flag House in Baltimore City that will soon undergo preservation...
Best of Maryland: Havre de Grace Opera House
Since 1871, the Havre de Grace Opera House has long been a cultural and community centerpiece in Harford County. In August 2017, the Opera House celebrated a grand reopening with important and impressive accessibility and comfort amenities that will ensure it's place...
Historic Paint Color with Patapsco Heritage Greenway
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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.