In this feature, Preservation Maryland is exploring the unique history of five county flags across the state The design of the county flag comes from the family coat of arms of Richard Montgomery. It was adopted in 1976 and features a fleur-de-lis, alluding to the...
In this feature, Preservation Maryland is exploring the unique history of five county flags across the state. Baltimore County flag’s design came from a county-wide competition to develop a flag that reflected the county’s rich history. Open to county high school...
Preservation Maryland applauds Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones for the creation of the new State Park Investment Commission. With visitorship reaching all-time highs in the last year, there has also been an unprecedented strain on the...
In 2019 Notre-Dame de Paris was almost lost to fire. On August 5, 2021, in partnership with the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Training Center and with support from Preservation Maryland, the truss was recreated and raised on the National Mall in...
After a year of immense challenges and change, Preservation Maryland has emerged more determined than ever before. As a small nonprofit dependent on grants, corporate funding and individual giving, the economic impact of the pandemic has greatly affected our...
In the third blog post of the Maryland road trip series, travel experts Jeff and Diane navigated history in St. Mary's County. Their approach continued to be exploring the outdoors, seeking out trails, rails and different parts of history, as well as preservation and...
The Olympic Games are upon us and as the world turns its sights on Tokyo, Preservation Maryland wants to tell you about "the most amazing gold-medal story in Olympic history" - the story of Robert Garrett, a native Marylander and a former president of Preservation...
Finding funds for your preservation rehabilitation project can be complex and confusing. Fortunately, in Maryland, there are many programs designed to help private property owners maintain and rehabilitate their historic structure. Historic tax credits are a critical...
In an Executive Order announced earlier this year, Governor Larry Hogan established the Maryland Semiquincentennial Commission to coordinate the commemoration and observance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War, and founding...
In the second blog post of the Maryland road trip series, travel experts Jeff and Diane navigate nature in Frederick County. Their approach was to be outside as much as possible, seeking out trails, rails and different parts of history, preservation and adaptive reuse...
Amazon's "Prime Day" has arrived, but at Preservation Maryland, we're advocating for shopping local and supporting the small businesses that make your community unique! While Prime Day may boast deals and one-day-shipping, it's a great opportunity to instead support...
The Best of Maryland Award nomination period is now open for 2021. Nominations are due July 16, 2021. Preservation Maryland's Best of Maryland Awards shine a spotlight on the ceaseless work of Maryland's volunteers, architects, artisans, legislators, and many more...
The Campaign for Historic Trades is looking for a passionate, adventurous, and driven individual for a 12-month term position, hired through the Conservation Legacy Stewards AmeriCorps VISTA Program. This person will help The Campaign's efforts to register...
During this year's Pride Month, join us as we highlight important LGBTQ+ history, sites, and individuals in Maryland. Preservation Maryland has been leading a statewide effort to research and preserve LGBTQ+ history in the Old Line State for several years, and the...
For those of you who followed the Maryland road trip experts Diane and Jeff Caslow on their first adventure to explore every county in Maryland over a two-year period, they're back again, and this time, with a twist! In this first blog post of the new series, Jeff and...
Online Old Line State Summit Session How has COVID-19 impacted research methods? This webinar will explore this question with a group of four anthropologists and historians to provide insight into their research on the Underground Railroad in 19th century Maryland....
Historic structures require significant repair and upkeep – but with routine maintenance the time and expense associated with those repairs can be substantially reduced. Equally important as maintaining the structure is making sure that those repairs are safe for...
At the 2021 Annual Meeting of the National Preservation Partners Network, Preservation Maryland's President and CEO, Nicholas Redding, was formally elected chair of the national organization. The National Preservation Partners Network, an organization comprised of...
Online Old Line State Summit Session Relic hunting has exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic with families looking for socially distanced, outdoor activities. Most of these history-lovers are unaware that sensitive historic sites might be damaged in the process....
Since the organization's acquisition in 2020 of an historic log cabin in historic Hagerstown, Preservation Maryland has been exceptionally busy laying the foundation for even more ambitious efforts throughout the community. rehabilitation of 417 north jonathan street...
Online Old Line State Summit Session According to the Department of Labor, construction is a “nontraditional” career field for women because women account for fewer than 25% of the registered workforce. The term “nontraditional”, however, implies that women did not...
Perhaps nothing in preservation causes as much confusion as the National Register of Historic Places. Does it prevent demolition? Does it protect buildings? Can you change your paint color? Do you get tax breaks? Can you get a grant? This preservation primer will...
Following Howard County Executive Calvin Ball's update on the expanded extension of the north tunnel in Ellicott City and it's impact on historic resources, Preservation Maryland issued the following statement: "Preservation Maryland has long been committed to the...
Preservation Maryland seeks applicants for its Director of Communications position. This is a full-time, benefitted position based in Baltimore, Maryland, currently working remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions. The salary, commensurate with experience, is $60,000 to...
After more than six years as Preservation Maryland's Director of Communications, Meagan Baco is moving on from the organization to lead the Anacostia Trails State Heritage Area as its Executive Director. Meagan has served as Director of Communications of Preservation...
Preservation Maryland's women's suffrage public history project, Ballot & Beyond, has been recognized for Excellence in Media and Publications from the Maryland Historical Trust. Ballot & Beyond is a free, on-demand online exhibit and podcast that serves to...
The Maryland Heritage Area Authority (MHAA) will hold two virtual hearings later this month to address requests to expand the geographic boundaries of the three of the state's thirteen Heritage Areas: Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area in Western Maryland, Beach to...
Preservation Maryland joins with the rest of the broader preservation community in mourning the passing of Richard H. Driehaus, an icon of preservation philanthropy. A Chicago native, he founded Driehaus Capital Management in 1982, which today manages over $13 billion...
Preservation Maryland's Historic Property Redevelopment Program has recently been awarded major funding awards from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development as well as The 1772 Foundation. DOWNLOAD THE PRESS RELEASE (PDF) Preservation Maryland is...
Preservation Maryland is proud to have signed on in support of federal legislation that will create a funded study program to preserve African American cemeteries across the country – sacred places that deserve reverence and protection. LETTER OF SUPPORT On behalf of...
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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.