Preservation Maryland strongly supports the rehabilitation and reuse of Whites Hall, the 18th century boyhood home of Maryland icon Johns Hopkins. We emphatically oppose the current effort to demolish this nationally significant structure and believe many prudent and...
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Preservation Maryland Offers Assistance to City of Cumberland & Opposes Costly Demolition Project
ALTERNATIVES TO EMINENT DOMAIN AND COSTLY DEMOLITION PROJECT EXIST Preservation Maryland, the state’s oldest and largest historic preservation advocacy organization, joined a growing chorus of concerned local citizens in announcing their serious concern today over a...
Legislative Update: FY17 Operating Budget is Mixed Bag for Preservation
Governor Hogan's proposed FY17 operating budget is a mixed bag for historic preservation. While cuts to the Maryland Heritage Area Authority have been avoided - and full-funding preserved at $3M - this budget marks the sixth straight year that no funding has been...
State of Preservation 2015: Is Maryland’s History being Protected for Future Generations?
The Future of Maryland’s Past is a visual report prepared by Preservation Maryland that attempts to answer the question: “Is Maryland’s history being protected for future generations?” Since 1931, Preservation Maryland has been at the front-lines of preservation,...
Rosenwald Schools: A Great Partnership for Education
The Rosenwald School building program played a prominent and pivotal role in the education of African Americans in the early 20th century. A result of a partnership between Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee Institute and Julius Rosenwald, President of Sears, Roebuck...
Star Wars: Return of the Preservationist
A short time ago at a nearby historic building...a devious demolition team is trying to destroy a local historic building. Luckily, a member of an ancient order of Historic Preservationists stands ready to stop them! The force is strong with Preservation Maryland. ...
Maryland Music: An Interview with the band Pretty Gritty
Preservation Maryland had the opportunity to sit down for a Q&A with Blaine Heinonen and Sarah Wolff, the Montgomery County, Maryland natives behind the band, Pretty Gritty, a folksy duo act that self describes as, “Americana, Country, and lots of Soul.” Their...
It’s Our Job to Protect History
Since 1931, Preservation Maryland has depended on people just like you– people who recognize the value of our heritage and the role it can play in creating vibrant and sustainable communities for the future. Ultimately, your support gave us the courage to launch a new...
Made in Maryland: Local Holiday Gift Guide 2015
As Marylanders rush around this time of year to find the perfect presents and treats, it’s important to remember the scores of wonderful Maryland-made products that can make the ideal gift. Supporting Maryland manufacturers keeps profits local, supports our local...
Live in History with Maryland’s Resident Curatorship Program
Does living in a historic house located within one of Maryland’s scenic State Parks, Natural Resource Management Areas or other protected state lands sound like a dream come true? Several properties are now available through Maryland's Resident Curatorship Program:...
Museum Dance Off – Yes, That’s a Thing, and It’s Awesome.
In the spring of 2015, we at Historic London Town and Gardens decided to participate in a museum dance off video competition. Yes, seriously, there is a museum dance off video competition. No, I’m not making that up. It’s even international. While predominantly...
Endangered Maryland is now Six-to-Fix
In 2015, Preservation Maryland enhanced their long-standing Endangered Maryland project into Six-to-Fix, an innovative new program that will design new futures for threatened historic buildings across Maryland. SIX-TO-FIX Maryland’s Six-to-Fix is an innovative new...
#EmancipationInSharpsburg: Where Social Media, Civil War History, and Preservation Meet
In the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area—one of Maryland’s thirteen certified Heritage Areas covering portions of Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties—we’re using 21st century technology to help visitors and residents discover our Civil War heritage. Over...
On Facebook, join the Maryland Preservation Forum
Earlier this year, Preservation Maryland launched a new Facebook forum for preservation dialogue and discussion. The Maryland Preservation Forum is a free and open platform for individuals, organizations and our supporters to exchange thoughts and opinions on issues...
Endangered: Valve House in Clifton Park
The Valve House in Clifton Park in Baltimore City was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY In the midst of Clifton Park, the former home and farm of Mr. Johns Hopkins, sits an octagonal stone building that catches the eye of any passersby. The Valve...
Endangered: Nelson Homestead
The Nelson Homestead in Somerset County was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY The Nelson Homestead, also known as the Elisha Riggins House, is a very significant late Federal period telescope house that dates from 1836. Built by Elisha Riggins, a...
Endangered: Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant in Washington County was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY Mt. Pleasant is located on top of a hill just to the south of Sharpsburg and adjacent to the western boundary of the Antietam National Battlefield. The property contains...
Endangered: Morris A. Mechanic Theater
The Morris A. Mechanic Theater in Baltimore City was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY When the Morris A. Mechanic Theater in downtown Baltimore open in 1967, it was heralded as the centerpiece of Charles Center. Developers and politicians alike...
Endangered: Maryland Historic National Road
The Maryland Historic National Road, which stretches from Baltimore City to Garrett County, was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY Throughout history, people have looked for the easiest way to get from point A to point B. The trails the American...
Endangered: Hyattsville Library
The Hyattsville Library in Prince George's County was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY The asymmetrical footprint, clean lines, and reduced ornamentation are just some of the characteristics that qualify the Hyattsville Library as mid-century...
Endangered: Ceres Bethel AME Church
The Ceres Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church located outside of Burkittsville in Frederick County was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY The Ceres Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church sits just outside the boundaries of the...
Endangered: Birely Tannery
The Birely Tannery in the City of Frederick Historic District in Frederick County was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY Just to the north of Carroll Creek and within the boundary of the City of Frederick Historic District sits a two-story, painted...
Endangered: 500 Block of Race Street
The 500 block of Race Street in Cambridge in Dorchester County was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY In the midst of a historic downtown and the Cambridge Arts and Entertainment District sits the 500 block of Race Street. Today, the even side of...
Endangered Maryland Update: Doughoregan Manor
Extensive restoration has been carried out on Doughoregan Manor, on both the interior and exterior of the main house. Also, windows have been replaced in the chapel. The process in ongoing. Ellicott City, Howard County Nominated: 2007 Status: Progress is...
Endangered Maryland Update: Aberdeen’s B&O Railroad Station
The Historical Society of Harford County, in a joint effort with the City of Aberdeen, the Aberdeen Room Museum and Archives, and other organizations, was successful in relocating Aberdeen's B&O Railroad Station to its new permanent home, fifty feet from its...
Endangered Maryland Update: Wallace Office Building
The Wallace Office Building is currently undergoing restoration and will become the headquarters of the West End Citizens Association. It is estimated that the project will be completed by the end of 2015. Cambridge, Dorchester County Nominated: 2007...
Endangered Maryland Update: Bucktown Village Store
The fully restored Bucktown Village Store has been opened as a museum! It holds a large collection of artifacts from the Underground Railroad, including items from the life of Harriet Tubman. Now operated by the Bucktown Village Foundation, the museum offers guided...
Endangered Maryland Update: Sellers Mansion
In 2015, Baltimore City acquired the building from the previous owner after years of inaction. The future of the building is unclear at this point, as the city is determining the best course of action. The city may put the mansion up for auction or hear...
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.