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...
Events
Best of Maryland: Jillian Storms, AIA
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...
Announcing the 2018 Best of Maryland Awardees
Preservation Maryland looks forward to highlighting the amazing work of Maryland's preservationists each year at our Best of Maryland awards during Preservation Month. This year, the awardees include strong preservation advocates, committed stewards and volunteers,...
Behind-the-Scenes: Baltimore’s The Peale Museum
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 the most interesting buildings owned by the city is the Peale Museum — currently undergoing...
University of Maryland’s Architecture Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary
To celebrate and highlight the contributions of UMD to the fields of architecture, planning and preservation in Maryland, the program will host a "MAPP of the Future: A Research and Creative Practice Symposium" on Friday, April 13, 2018. Did you know? Founding and...
Contribute a Case Study to the Statewide Preservation Plan
The Maryland Historical Trust is currently working on updates to Maryland's current statewide preservation plan, known as PreserveMaryland, and the public is invited to submit relevant preservation projects completed in 2014-2018. SUBMIT PROJECT EXAMPLES Individuals...
Special Event: Maryland Preservation Planners Meeting
Preservation Maryland will convene a meeting of Maryland's preservation planners this May to create a dialogue around challenges and opportunities to shape Maryland's historic built environment. Event Recap: Thanks to the generous support of the Rural Maryland...
Annual Report: Rolling Up Our Sleeves for Preservation
Over the past year, Preservation Maryland has worked diligently to keep preservation a priority throughout the entire state. However, the goal wasn't just to keep what we had—or to defend the current state of preservation—but also to advance the cause of preservation;...
Celebrating the Founding of our State on Maryland Day
Get your Maryland flag hoodies, socks, scarves, and sunglasses on! Maryland Day is celebrated this weekend! Read the brief history of the Old Line State here to impress your friends: Brief History of Maryland Day Maryland Day commemorates the March 25, 1634 founding...
Recap: Federal Preservation Advocacy Week in Washington, DC
Earlier this month, Preservation Maryland staff and members of the Maryland historic preservation community attended National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week in Washington, DC. The annual advocacy event is hosted by Preservation Action and the National Conference...
Online Exploration of Maryland’s Historic Bridges
In the 1930s, Maryland's State Road Commission hired a photography company to document bridge construction projects. Those photos survive and were converted into an interactive map by the Maryland Department of Transportation - and we've curated a great tour of some...
Harriet Tubman’s Heroic Legacy in Maryland
Last year, Marylanders celebrated the grand opening of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center. We at Preservation Maryland wanted to take a broad look at the legacy of Tubman's heroism. Read on to follow the Underground Railroad through many parts of...
Call for Case Studies: Affordable/DIY Preservation Solutions
Have you recognized a common preservation issue or frequently asked question in your historic community? The Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions is open to ideas to address at their annual symposium to be held in June, specifically, how to make...
International Women’s Day: Women of Preservation on PreserveCast
Today is International Women's Day, and we know that women have played an essential role in the history of preservation from the Ladies' Association of Mount Vernon to our own Michelle Eshelman, a recent architecture school graduate that jumped right into the Ellicott...
Advocacy Alert: Ask Your Legislators to Support the Historic Tax Credit
Preservation Maryland has been working hard on two important pieces of legislation to improve our state Historic Tax Credit program. With the Maryland General Assembly in Session for just over a month more, now is a great time to contact your legislators and ask them...
Six-to-Fix Event: Women’s Suffrage Lecture by Author Elaine Weiss
This April, Preservation Maryland and the Jewish Museum of Maryland will host author Elaine Weiss for a lecture on the nail-biting climax of one of the greatest political battles in American history: the ratification of the constitutional amendment that granted women...
Six-to-Fix Event: History Lecture on Clipper Mill of the Jones Falls
Announced as a Six-to-Fix project in 2017, Preservation Maryland has been working very closely with the Greater Hampden Heritage Alliance to tell the story of the history of the Jones Falls mills to residents and visitors to the area alike. On Thursday, February 22,...
Ambitious Legislation Introduced to Expand Preservation Efforts in Maryland
On the heels of the 2017 legislative session, considered one of the most successful legislative sessions for preservation in the past 50 years, Preservation Maryland is working on a further expansion of existing law to create an even better environment for...
Senator Cardin Hosts Preservation Round Table Discussion in Annapolis
United States Senator Ben Cardin joined with Preservation Maryland Executive Director Nicholas Redding and Maryland State Senator Bill Ferguson to host a round table discussion on the impact of the recent federal tax overhaul and the future of historic preservation....
Event Recap: Maryland History Advocacy Day in Annapolis
On Thursday, February 1, 2018, history, architecture, and preservation advocates from across the state descended on Annapolis to let their legislators know that preservation matters. The day began at AIA Maryland in downtown Annapolis with a briefing given by...
PreserveCast receives Statewide Award for Excellence in Media
PreserveCast, a podcast powered by Preservation Maryland, was recently honored with a statewide award for excellence by the Maryland state agency for historic preservation, the Maryland Historical Trust. Preservation Maryland Executive Director — and PreserveCast host...
Maryland Budget Provides Boost to Preservation Efforts
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan's latest budget provides additional funding to critical preservation efforts underscoring the value of sustained advocacy. The budget, which was released earlier this week, is a blueprint for spending that will next be taken up by the...
Making the Connection: Addressing Affordable Housing with Historic Preservation
To address the affordable housing crisis in the United States and Maryland, historic preservation can be utilized to convert existing historic structures into quality affordable housing — and address some of the shortfalls that come from new construction. According to...
Preservation Priorities for this Maryland Legislative Session
Today marks the start of the 438th Session of the Maryland General Assembly and Preservation Maryland is poised to continue to be the voice of historic preservation in Annapolis from this day forward through the end of session. We have a full slate of priorities in...
New Legislation to Enhance Maryland’s State Historic Tax Credit Announced
On January 8, 2018, Senator Bill Ferguson of Baltimore City's District 46 announced two new pieces of legislation that, if passed, will strengthen this key revitalization and community development tool. Senator Bill Ferguson made this announcement at an event...
Maryland State Historic Tax Credit Projects to be Announced in Baltimore
On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 2PM at the historic I.C. Isaacs & Co. complex, community development and preservation advocates will join with elected officials to celebrate the planned rehabilitation of the former manufacturing facility and to call on state leaders...
Six-to-Fix Update: Flurry of Essential Repairs Made at Newtowne Manor
As part of our Six-to-Fix program, Preservation Maryland helped arrange a structural assessment of the historic Newtowne Manor House in Southern Maryland. Following recommendations made by Keast & Hood, members of the Friends of Newtown Manor House completed much...
Advocacy Events: Attend an Advocacy Town Hall this January
In advance of the opening of the Session of the Maryland General Assembly, Preservation Maryland will host several free public meetings to share our legislative agenda and encourage citizen participation throughout the year. We do our best to make it easy — and there...
Federal Historic Tax Credit Retained in Final Tax Reform Bill
After months of nationwide advocacy focused on saving the Federal Historic Tax Credit, preservationists rejoiced late Friday evening to learn that the credit was retained in the final iteration of the bill. The preservation community worked diligently to assure the...
RFP: South Mountain Battlefield Project Consultant
Preservation Maryland is currently accepting proposals to complete a preservation project at the South Mountain Battlefield. The project is funded by the American Battlefield Protection Program. Project Update: This RFP is now closed. For more information about this...
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
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