When you think of archaeology, you may not think of new artifacts being found all the time here in Maryland. But according to our guest, Director of Archaeology for Anne Arundel County Stephanie Sperling, there may be things worth digging up in your backyard! Stick...
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Ellicott City Revitalization Grant Program
In response to the devastating July 2016 flood to Ellicott City, Preservation Maryland and Historic Ellicott City, Inc. created and funded the Historic Ellicott City Revitalization Grant Program to support projects in the community. Update: Applications are now being...
PreserveCast Ep. 19: The Restoration Economy with Storm Cunningham
Here at Preservation Maryland we know that historic preservation can be a part of a larger world of reuse and revitalization, and we know that these projects are occurring all over the world. That's why we brought in Storm Cunningham, an author, speaker, consultant,...
Training Recap: Old Line State Summit Conference
Convening the Old Line State Summit at the U.S. Naval Academy this July was an honor for Preservation Maryland and a privilege to share the unique opportunity to spend the day on the historic campus. Many of the sessions have been recorded and presentations made...
Journey through Maryland History: Water Moves us to Dorchester County
On a journey to visit all of Maryland's twenty-four counties, Diane Caslow, a Preservation Maryland board member, recently visited Dorchester County. Dorchester County has more waterways that any other county, and is a great place to visit this summer. Here are some...
PreserveCast Ep. 18: How to Move Historic Buildings to Safety
From power lines to old wood floors, there are a lot of challenges to overcome if you want to move a historic building. Fortunately for us, Jeremy Bradham, of Capitol Area Preservation in Raleigh, North Carolina, is able to explain how to overcome those challenges on...
Special Recognition: Supporters of the Ellicott City Preservation Resource Center
Preservation Maryland is grateful to these donors who so generously supported our flood relief programs in Ellicott City in 2016. Update: On the afternoon of May 27, 2018, Ellicott City, Maryland endured yet another devastating flood — the second time in less than two...
Video: One Year Commemoration of Ellicott City Flood
On the one year anniversary of the Ellicott City, Maryland flood, Preservation Maryland remembers the lives that were lost and recognizes the strong Maryland community that came together to help this special place recover and rebuild with its history in mind. Update:...
Only in Maryland: Camp Meetings on Smith Island
Smith Island, in the Chesapeake Bay accessible only by boat, lends it's name to Maryland's state dessert and has a flavor of history all it's own, too! Smith Island native, Sherri Marsh Johns provides this guest blog in which she explores the dynamic and enduring...
Congress Holds Hearing Targeting National Historic Preservation Act
The Nation's most important historic preservation law came under scrutiny recently at a hearing of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight entitled, "Examining Impacts of Federal Natural Resources Laws Gone Awry, Part II" The hearing on July 18, 2017, which...
New Resource: Ellicott City Flood After Action Report
The response by Preservation Maryland to the Ellicott City flood of 2016 was an opportunity to utilize our strengths - our understanding of historic buildings - to help those impacted. It has also been one of the greatest challenges. In our "After Action Report," we...
New Report: Maryland Historical Trust Annual Report 2016
At Preservation Maryland, we work very closely with the state's historic preservation office, the Maryland Historical Trust. Their recently released annual report for 2016 highlights the impact of the state programs for which Preservation Maryland advocates and...
PreserveCast Ep. 17: Tricks of the Trade with The Craftsman Blog
This episode of PreserveCast features Scott Sidler of The Craftsmans Blog and Austin Home Restorations in Orlando, Florida, to discuss a range of topics, including Scott's tips on restoring historic windows in your own home, as well as the story of how a man who moved...
PreserveList: Preservation Service Directory for the Mid-Atlantic
When you want to do right by your older home, PreserveList will connect you with the service providers that you need. Whether it's financing or finishes, Victorian or Mid-Century, PreserveList is your one-stop shop for all things preservation! It's free, click here to...
PreserveCast Ep. 16: Energy Audits and Retrofitting for Older and Historic Homes
What do you do with a drafty attic? A window? The whole house? Ed Minch and Thom Marston are here with us today to talk about one approach to making homes more energy efficient and their work at the nation's first energy audit company, Energy Services Group. Stick...
History on the Air: History of the Bay Bridge
As part of the Maryland Humanities' Humanities Connection segment on WYPR, our Maggie Pelta-Pauls, a Preservation Maryland Waxter Intern was on the air reading her original essay on the history of the Bay Bridge! If you missed it on the radio, you can listen anytime...
PreserveCast Ep. 15: ARtGlass: Augmented Reality in the World of Preservation
Ever visit a historic site and wish that you could see just a little bit more of what things were really like? Thanks to the work of Greg Werkheiser and his partners at ARtGlass, that will soon be possible. Listen as Nick and Greg discuss the future of augmented and...
Old Line State Summit: Academic and Municipal Partners in Preservation
The Maryland preservation community will convene at the Old Line State Summit on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Annapolis. The one-day conference will focus on innovative and adaptable sessions, including an panel on the structure and impact of the Partnership for Action...
Old Line State Summit: When are Replacement Materials OK?
The Mid-Atlantic preservation community will convene at the Old Line State Summit on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Annapolis, Maryland. The one-day conference will focus on innovative and adaptable sessions, including an expert panel on the place of replacement...
Video: Accessing the Maryland and Federal Historic Tax Credit
With funding from the Rural Maryland Council, Preservation Maryland recently hosted a free webinar on state and federal historic rehabilitation tax credits available to owners of old and historic residential and commercial property in Maryland. To maximize the reach...
PreserveCast Ep. 14: Tolson’s Chapel and the History of Reconstruction
Tolson's Chapel was once a school, a church, and the center of a community. Now, thanks to the work of folks like our guest Edie Wallace - with support from Preservation Maryland - it may hopefully serves as a way to glimpse into the often overlooked second act of the...
Old Line State Summit: The Evolving House Museum
Maryland's preservation community will convene at the Old Line State Summit on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Annapolis, Maryland. The one-day conference will focus on innovative and adaptable sessions, including an expert panel on the many forms and functions...
PreserveCast Ep. 13: Architectural Documentation Best Practices with HABS/HAER
Who do you look to when you need historic places, vehicles and more documented on a national level? Well, the National Parks are at your Service! In this episode we speak with Catherine Lavoie of the Historic American Building Survey and Dana Lockett from the Historic...
Summit Workshop: Essential Preservation Advocacy
Maryland's preservation community will convene at the Old Line State Summit on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Annapolis, Maryland. The one-day conference will focus on innovative and adaptable sessions, including a group session on essential and effective strategies for...
Journey through Maryland History: Riding the Rails in Allegany County
Continuing her twenty-four Maryland counties in twenty-four months travelogue, Preservation Maryland Board Vice-President, Diane Caslow, spent a lovely May weekend in Western Maryland. Her travels took her to Cumberland and along to the Western Maryland Scenic Railway...
Old Line State Summit: Identifying and Preserving LGBTQ Historic Sites
The Mid-Atlantic preservation community will convene at the Old Line State Summit on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Annapolis, Maryland. The one-day conference will focus on innovative and adaptable sessions, including a how-to session by leaders in the field of LGBTQ...
Event Photos: Best of Maryland Awards 2017
Under and among an amazing collection of historic aircrafts, the Maryland preservation community celebrated the Best of Maryland awards on Thursday, May 11 at the College Park Aviation Museum. The stories told at this Museum showcase perseverance, ingenuity, and...
Old Line State Summit: Keynote Address by Greg Werkheiser of Cultural Heritage Partners
The Maryland preservation community will convene at the Old Line State Summit on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Annapolis, Maryland. This one-day conference will focus on innovative and adaptable sessions, including a thought-provoking keynote on The Future of History by...
Old Line State Summit: Lessons from the Preservation Response to the Elliott City Flood
The Mid-Atlantic preservation community will convene at the Old Line State Summit on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Annapolis, Maryland. The one-day conference will focus on innovative and adaptable sessions, including a detailed session on the flood recovery efforts in...
Video: Coalition to Protect Maryland Burial Sites Conference
The Coalition to Protect Maryland Burial Sites annual conference brought over 60 attendees to Anne Arundel County to hear about current events, like the response to the vandalized Mount Carmel in Philadelphia and the latest in conservation technologies. The sessions...
Statewide Smart Growth Workshop
December 10 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pmPreservation Basics with Talbot Historical Society
SAVE THE DATE! More information and registration page coming soon.
January 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmHeritage Fund FY25 Information Session
Save the Date! Join Preservation Maryland on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, to learn more about the He...
January 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 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.