Over two days in June, Preservation Maryland convened the annual gathering of Maryland's preservationists for our statewide conference at the University of Maryland campus in the Maryland Milestones State Heritage Area. Recordings Available: All Old Line State Summit...
The Pleasant View Historic Site is comprised of the Quince Orchard Colored School, the Pleasant View Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Pleasant View Cemetery – each different resource with different needs for preservation. The trustees and community are launching a...
Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce that the International Preservation Trades Workshop will be held at the National Park Service Historic Preservation Training Center in downtown Frederick, Maryland this October. OCTOBER 26-28, 2018 INTERNATIONAL...
When you join Preservation Maryland, you are making a bold statement that you care deeply about Maryland's history, heritage, and future. Give today! On top of our current programs, granting efforts, and legislative victories – that you can read about in each issue of...
On June 13, Maryland Senator Ben Cardin joined with a bi-partisan group of legislators from around the nation to introduce legislation that would substantially improve the federal historic tax credit. The new legislation would enhance the value of historic tax credit...
The future of digital archiving is now! Museums and historical societies have started to amass large collections of digital images, video files, and documents. There are many established and grassroots resources now available for organizations of all sizes to care for...
The business of local beer, wine, and spirits is booming — locals and travelers alike enjoy trying local one–of–a–kind beverage. Many of these of these noteworthy products and innovative companies are housed in historic buildings and reinvesting in historic and rural...
Historic development often clustered near abundant natural resources like forests and water and now that many of those traditional paths are using for recreation, historic sites can be connected by walking, kayaking and/or biking! These connections and opportunities...
America is facing a affordable housing crisis. How can historic preservation help? An expert panel of architects, contractors, and developers will discuss the benefits and challenges of creating and offering affordable housing in historic neighborhoods and buildings...
By thoughtfully directing growth and development, the concept of Smart Growth can weave together open space conversation, affordable housing, and historic preservation to create a more environmentally and economically sustainable future. An expert panel discuss the...
Starting from the outside in, this Old Line State Summit session focused on all the ways that museums, historical societies, and historic sites can increase accessibility and access to their collections — all in support of fulfilling their missions of education and...
The Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions will hold their 2018 Annual Symposium on Saturday, June 16, 2018 tackling the questions of preservation and affordability. The keynote speakers include Charlie Duff of Jubilee Baltimore and Lauren McHale of the...
Preservation Maryland supporters, Diane and Jeff Caslow, recently crossed off Worcester County on their two-year journey to visit each of Maryland's 24 counties and Baltimore City. MORE FROM THE CASLOW TRAVELOGUE It is hard to believe, but we finished the 19th county...
This year, the Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland's State Historic Preservation Office, will update the statewide preservation plan — a five-year guiding document for government agencies and the greater preservation community. To develop the plan, known as...
During the Old Line State Summit on Friday, June 15, 2018, conference attendees will have an opportunity to explore a gem of historic Maryland — the National Historic Landmark District of the City of Greenbelt in Prince George's County, Maryland. Register Now:...
Thanks to the generous support of the Rural Maryland Council, Preservation Maryland hosted a meetup of preservation planners on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from around the state including many representing the state's rural areas. Preservation Maryland's Executive...
In partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration, the National Park Service recently awarded $2.6 million in maritime heritage grants to assist funding 34 preservation and education projects — four of those projects are in Maryland...
Our environment has important physical and psychological effects on us all - that includes our built environment from community design to styles of architecture. During our statewide historic preservation conference, we will hear from Dr. Debarati Majumdar Narayan of...
On Thursday, May 17, 2018, Preservation Maryland hosted its 33rd annual Best of Maryland awards ceremony to a a record crowd at the historic Star-Spangled Banner Flag House in Baltimore City. The event was attended by over 200 preservationists, community leaders,...
For Preservation Month, the College Park Aviation Museum invited Meagan Baco, Director of Communications at Preservation Maryland, to their monthly happy hour to serve as the guest-of-honor — and literally, as the guest bartender. [gallery columns="2" size="full"...
The Baltimore Department of General Services (DGS) owns and stewards many historic properties across Charm City and maintains the buildings for the public good. One of those special properties is The Flag House in Baltimore City that will soon undergo preservation...
Since 1871, the Havre de Grace Opera House has long been a cultural and community centerpiece in Harford County. In August 2017, the Opera House celebrated a grand reopening with important and impressive accessibility and comfort amenities that will ensure it's place...
The vernacular Art Deco architecture of the Church Hill Theatre in rural Queen Anne’s County is a rare site – and its home to a local performing theatre company that also well cares for their historic theatre. Preservation Maryland will recognize Church Hill Theatre...
In the face of complete funding elimination, advocacy by Preservation Maryland and our partners, prevented the loss of Maryland's non-capital historic preservation funding — and this year, the funding level was increased. Applications for that non-capital grant...
Aaron Marcavitch, Executive Director of the Anacostia Trails State Heritage Area, is a leader in heritage tourism and preservation partnership in Maryland and will be recognized with The Gearhart Professional Service Award by Preservation Maryland at our annual Best...
The Ark of Hungerford Creek is a one-of-a-kind-historic-resource – and was recently moved to safety by the Calvert Marine Museum. Their efforts will be recognized with a Best of Maryland award from Preservation Maryland. The Ark of Hungerford Creek was built...
Led by Lewis Contractors, a team of experts and artisans recently worked on a detailed restoration project at the historic Hackerman House of The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore City. For their extraordinary efforts to protect the building's historic interior and...
Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce our partnership with the Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions to schedule our annual full-day trainings on consecutive days — creating an unparalleled preservation training opportunity in the Mid-Atlantic....
On Thursday, April 12, 2018, Preservation Maryland hosted its first rural pop-up office in the City of Hagerstown where staff provided input, assistance and support on a variety of issues. The pop-up office program was made possible thanks to the generous support of...
Jillian Storms, AIA, was instrumental in her volunteer role with AIA Baltimore in developing the organization's Early Women of Architecture in Maryland initiative — a traveling exhibit and online resource that has reached thousands about the impact of Maryland women...
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.