Preservation Maryland is hosting Preservation Summer School “Forward from 50” on Thursday, July 21, 2016 in Frederick at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center and the National Museum of Civil War History. The inclusivity of the Museum's narrative, its work to...
The Pleasant View Historic Site of important Civil War and Civil Rights history had a dedicated organization wanting to do the right thing, but they were without the preservation skill set to ask the rights questions and engage the best practitioners. Preservation...
The story of Maryland is full of entrepreneurial businesses and developing a regional cuisine at local restaurants - these places were, and continue to be, cornerstones in their communities. We call these places legacy businesses, and we want to highlight their...
Stand up, take the survey, and be counted: the Maryland Historical Trust is soliciting responses to document the need for preservation funding in Maryland - we know that this need exists, and now is the time to be heard. This is a must-take survey for Marylanders...
The goal of adaptive reuse of a historic building is to bring new life to an existing building, and maybe, a totally new purpose - all while preserving the essence of that place. If we know that places have energy and affect mood, then yoga studios are a creative fit...
With a vision and passion for telling the story of rural Maryland, and the professional expertise of preservation architects and engineers, the Evergreen Heritage Center Foundation will embark on a 21st century adaptive rehabilitation project of their 200 year old...
The City of Cumberland and the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation, an instrumentality of City government, plan to demolish portions of the historic Rolling Mill neighborhood to build incompatible and economically unsustainable low-density sprawl. Proponents...
As Marylanders, we are stewards of one of the great sites of American history; Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shine, and the birthplace of the National Anthem.We're proud to tell the story of the preservation of Fort McHenry and the flag that inspired our...
One of Maryland's go-to summer spots is the beach and boardwalk of Ocean City, Maryland! So today on National Sunscreen Day, Preservation Maryland wants to remind you to (1) protect your skin and (2) dig a little deeper into the history of OC when you visit this...
Today is Sally Ride Day, a unique holiday celebrating the birth of the first American woman to travel to space, and the perfect day to explore Maryland's connection to space exploration through NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. NASA's first...
Preservation Maryland has joined a nationwide coalition of organizations, lawmakers and preservationists calling on the Institute for Advanced Study to reconsider their plans to develop the historic Princeton Battlefield. While the proposed project in New...
On this day in 1844, the first telegram was sent from Washington, DC to Baltimore by Samuel F.B. Morse; the first words sent across the wire were, "WHAT HATH GOD WROUGHT." This ominous phrase was suggested by Annie Ellsworth, the daughter of the Commissioner of...
Waldorf in Southern Maryland's Charles County, was once known for tobacco farming and referred to as Beantown after one of the town's founding families, and later in the mid-20th century Waldorf had a distinctive past as Maryland's Little Vegas. Gambling was legalized...
Marion Station in Somerset County, Maryland was once locally considered to be the Strawberry Capital of the World! Marion Station's reputation as leader in strawberry production came with the arrival of a line of the Pennsylvania Railroad to the Eastern Shore in 1866....
In a letter addressed to Cumberland Mayor Brian K. Grim and the City Council, local homeowners, the Institute for Justice and Preservation Maryland called on the City to formally disavow the use of eminent domain and embrace an alternative vision. The letter to Mayor...
The Washington County Free Library in Maryland was the first national library to utilize a bookmobile, basically a transportable library on wheels, to reach rural areas and provide access to books in 1905. The ingenious idea, and the access to literature and...
In 1933, British author James Hilton published Lost Horizon, a novel about a mysterious, fictional utopia named Shangri-La. Over time, the term became synonymous with idyllic but isolated places. In 1962, Shangri-La became the code name for a secret proposal to build...
The City of Cumberland and the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation, an instrumentality of City government, plan to demolish portions of the historic Rolling Mill neighborhood to build incompatible and economically unsustainable low-density sprawl. Proponents...
The City of Hyattsville in Prince George's County, now known equally for history and art, has a development history closely linked to transportation to and from Washington, DC, and a connection with trade along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and more recent efforts...
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In April, Baltimore Heritage and Preservation Maryland proposed a joint strategy to mitigate the loss of historic rowhouses under a new state program that is providing funding for demolition and stabilization of vacant buildings in Baltimore. The proposal focuses on...
It’s official! Governor Hogan as proclaimed it Maryland Preservation Month 2016. Thank you Governor Hogan for recognizing the contribution of historic preservation to the success and pride of our State, we look forward to your support as we continue our work...
The seasonal opening of the Public Archaeology Program at the Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum is today, Tuesday, May 10th, and day 10 of Preservation Month. The Park, colloquially known as JefPat, includes 560 acres along the Patuxent River in Calvert County and...
This year, Mother's Day, celebrated the second Sunday in May, falls on May 8th, which is also Victory in Europe or V-E Day. On May 8, 1945, the Allies accepted the surrender of Germany's Nazi armed forces. The photograph above is by A. Aubrey Bodine, a widely known...
Annapolis may be the first city to come to mind when considering Maryland colonial history; but did you know that St. Mary's City was Maryland's first capital? Not only was St. Mary's City established as the first Maryland colony, it was also the birthplace of...
Situated at the mouth of the Susquehanna River in Harford County, Havre de Grace is known for its relaxing waterfront atmosphere and historic sites, such as Concord Point Lighthouse and the currently under-restoration Opera House; it is less-well-known, but...
You might be wondering why we’re doing a Star Wars post today; we recommend looking at the calendar and saying the date out loud. And, of course, reading the rest of this blog: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… With these words begins one of the most famous...
We're sure that many of you can remember the name of the most influential teachers in your life or your children's life; and collectively through history, where would we be without them? Today, May 3, is National Teacher Appreciation Day and is a great time to reflect...
Once upon a time, there was an abandoned theme park in Howard County, Maryland... It was a magical place that captured the imagination of countless Marylanders and out-of-towners, adults and children alike, for over thirty years. To the chagrin of all who held such...
Our awards program recognizes the people, places, and projects that exemplify the very Best of Maryland; please join us in congratulating this year's awardees! The awards presentation will take place at our fun and casual Best of Maryland awards on Thursday, May 12,...
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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 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.