Events

The Preservation Ethic is Strong in Maryland

The Preservation Ethic is Strong in Maryland

When Preservation Maryland was formed in 1931, nearly 90 years ago, the United States was in a period of dramatic transformation. The pre-war twentieth century and the decades which followed World War Two were also remarkably focused on the future – and the history...

RFP: Relocate Historic Severen Mister House on Deal Island

RFP: Relocate Historic Severen Mister House on Deal Island

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking proposals for the relocation of the historic Severn Mister House on Deal Island on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The ca. 1815 Severn Mister House also known as the Bradshaw House is located on Deal Island Wildlife...

Event Recap: Old Line State Summit

Event Recap: Old Line State Summit

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...

Six-to-Fix Event: Pleasant View Historic Site Anniversary Party

Six-to-Fix Event: Pleasant View Historic Site Anniversary Party

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...

Call for Demonstrators: Preservation Trades Workshop in Maryland

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...

Sustaining Membership Drive: Make History by Saving History

Sustaining Membership Drive: Make History by Saving History

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...

New Federal Historic Tax Credit Legislation Introduced

New Federal Historic Tax Credit Legislation Introduced

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...

Conference Session: The Future of Digital Archiving is Now

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...

Conference Session: Local Beverage Companies Support Historic Communities

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...

Conference Session: Affordable Housing and Sustainable Preservation

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...

Conference Session: The Growth of Smart Growth

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...

Conference Session: Increasing Museum Accessibility Inside & Out

Conference Session: Increasing Museum Accessibility Inside & Out

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...

Journey Through Maryland History: Worcester County

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...

Recap: Preservation Planners Meetup in Ellicott City, Maryland

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...

Four Maryland Projects awarded National Maritime Heritage Grants

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...

Event Photos: Best of Maryland Awards at The Flag House

Event Photos: Best of Maryland Awards at The Flag House

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,...

Event Recap: College Park Aviation Museum Happy Hour

Event Recap: College Park Aviation Museum Happy Hour

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"...

Baltimore City-Supported Preservation Work Underway at The Flag House

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...

Best of Maryland: Havre de Grace Opera House

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...

Best of Maryland: Church Hill Theatre on the Eastern Shore

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...

State Funding Available for Research, Planning, and Education

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...

Best of Maryland: Aaron Marcavitch of Maryland Milestones

Best of Maryland: Aaron Marcavitch of Maryland Milestones

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...

Best of Maryland: Artisans of the Hackerman House Restoration Project

Best of Maryland: Artisans of the Hackerman House Restoration Project

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 Partnership helps Expand Statewide Conference

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....

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.