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...
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The First Telegram from Washington to Baltimore
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...
Maryland’s “Little Vegas” in Charles County
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...
Maryland’s Strawberry Legacy
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....
Coalition Calls on Cumberland to Embrace New Plan
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...
Origins of the Library “Bookmobile” in Washington County, Maryland
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...
James Rouse’s Vision for Columbia, Maryland
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...
Discover Historic Cumberland this Preservation Month: Historic Brewing in Cumberland
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...
Historic Hyattsville
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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Baltimore Heritage and Preservation Maryland Propose Mitigation Strategy for State Demolition Program
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...
Governor Larry Hogan proclaims Maryland Preservation Month
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...
Public Archaeology at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
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...
V-E Day
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...
St. Mary’s City: Maryland’s First Capital
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...
Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
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...
May the Fourth Be With You
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...
National Teacher’s Day
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...
The Enchanted Forest
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...
Announcing the 2016 Best of Maryland Preservation Awardees
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,...
May Day at National Park Seminary
May is Preservation Month and we'll be keeping you in the loop with posts everyday on interesting history and facts, fun historic sites and restaurants to visit, and lots and lots of events from our statewide calendar. First up, May Day! Originally, this site was...
Pleasant View: From Civil War to Civil Rights
The Pleasant View Historic Site is comprised of the Quince Orchard Colored School, the Pleasant View Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Pleasant View Cemetery. The buildings on this site are monuments to the story of how during segregation African Americans utilized...
Evergreen Heritage Center: Exploring a Hidden Treasure
Over 200 years ago, in the heart of Allegany County, Edward Grimes built a Pennsylvania-style barn from the rich timber and stone resources available on the four 50-acre Western Maryland 'military lots' awarded to him for his Revolutionary War service. Now it's being...
Spring has Sprung: Historic Gardens of Maryland
As Spring arrives, let your mind— and feet—wander to warmer days spent experiencing all the Maryland’s historic sites have to offer—including wonderful, colorful gardens. MARYLAND PUBLIC GARDEN CONSORTIUM The Maryland Public Garden Consortium is a partnership of...
Six-to-Fix Update: The Antietam Effort
Kicking off National Park Week on April 16, 2016, and being one of the first public Six-to-Fix volunteer event, Preservation Maryland with Save Historic Antietam Foundation brought over 50+ volunteers to Antietam National Battlefield to clear invasive species, remove...
Preservation Maryland & Polm Companies Announce Joint Effort to Preserve Whites Hall, Johns Hopkins Boyhood Home
Preservation Maryland and the Polm Companies jointly announced their intention to find a viable preservation solution for Whites Hall, the historic boyhood home of Johns Hopkins. After discussions with Preservation Maryland and representatives of Anne Arundel County,...
Positive Step Forward for Preservation Grant Funding
Preservation Maryland worked tirelessly this session to secure important budget language that will quantify the need for preservation funding across the state. The budget language, which is contained in the 2016 Joint Chairman’s Report, requires that the “Maryland...
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HISTORIC STRUCTURES REHABILITATION TAX CREDIT IS REAUTHORIZE FOR FIVE YEARS
Victory: Maryland Heritage Structure Rehab Tax Credit Re-Authorized for 5 Years
On April 8, just a few days before the end of the 2016 session of the Maryland General Assembly, the state's Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit was re-authorized by both Houses of the Legislature. After a unique and challenging legislative session,...
The Nuts and Bolts of Saving Places: Consultation & Mitigation
Learn how Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act sets up a framework for handling the adverse effects of government undertakings – and how Preservation Maryland uses these tools to save places that matter. Established in 1966, the National Historic...
Architecture: Maryland Style in Washington County
May 14 @ 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.