The 2019 Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly came to a close on Monday, April 8, 2019. After 90 days of championing key bills and testifying on many other pieces of important legislation, it is safe to say that Preservation Maryland had one of its...
Events
Made in Maryland: Maryland’s Brewing History
Did you know!? Maryland’s first brewery was established in the Annapolis area in 1703. Preservation Maryland teamed up with University of Maryland graduate student, Emma Schratz to share a brief history of Maryland's brewing history for the Maryland Humanities...
Western Maryland Included in New Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area
A large swath of the Appalachian Mountains crossing West Virginia and Maryland was recently designated by the National Park Service as a National Heritage Area to celebrate the forest's natural beauty, historical role in providing natural resources fueling America's...
Announcing this Year’s Best of Maryland Award Winners
Each year during Preservation Month in May, Preservation Maryland recognizes the people, projects, and places that exemplify and advance our statewide movement at our Best of Maryland awards. This year, we're pleased to present our Smart Growth Excellence Award for...
Free Workshops: Learn More about Opportunity Zones in Maryland
The federal Opportunity Zones program is a new reinvestment and redevelopment tool that is available to nearly 150 designated areas of Maryland including many in rural areas of the state. The Opportunity Zone program is a federal initiative established in 2017 and...
Call for Volunteers: Get Involved with Maryland’s National History Day
The National History Day program reaches more than 500,000 middle and high school students around the world! And that program moved to Maryland in 1992, and culminates with the official contest taking place at the University of Maryland each year. With the scale of...
Explore Maryland at the Annual House and Garden Pilgrimage Tours
Each spring dozens of historic privately-owned homes and gardens open their doors to visitors during the Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage. This year, tours will take place in Charles County, Queen Anne’s County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Carroll...
Six-to-Fix Event: Family 5K Run/Walk to Support Historic Newtowne Manor House
Preservation Maryland has been working closely with the Friends of Newtowne Manor House in Southern Maryland to repair and reuse their historic Manor House. Many repairs have been made by their volunteer corps, and the group is inviting all to participate in their...
[FILLED] Job Opportunity: Development Associate with Preservation Maryland
Preservation Maryland is currently recruiting for a full-time development associate to join our growing organization. Update: The Development Associate position at Preservation Maryland has been filled. Meet Victoria Patterson and all Preservation Maryland staff on...
Announcing Five Rural Preservation Pop-Up Offices
Thanks to the generous support of the Rural Maryland Council, Preservation Maryland will again be hitting the road to setup temporary pop-up offices in rural parts of the state. Pop-up offices are a newer concept based on similar ideas from the retail world — the idea...
Hearing Recap: Georgetown University’s Solar Field Proposal in Charles County
At a public hearing held by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) on February 27, Smart Growth Maryland and its partners in the Smarter Growth Alliance for Charles County spoke out against Georgetown University’s plans to clear-cut 240 acres of Southern...
Become a Sponsor: Exciting Opportunities at Preservation Maryland Events
Looking ahead to what will be another banner year for the advancement of the preservation movement, Preservation Maryland is pleased to give companies that support our work the opportunity to tell your story to our audience by either developing a joint marketing...
2019 Legislative Update: Preservation Maryland Testifies on Dozens of Bills
Preservation Maryland is on track to have one of its busiest legislative sessions in recent history, with the organization championing several key bills and testifying on dozens of other important pieces of legislation. 90 days of legislative advocacy Since the start...
Es Mi Parque: History of Patapsco Valley State Park in English and Spanish
Maryland State Parks has created their Es Mi Parque program to better connect a large and growing number of Latino visitors to the cultural, recreational and historic resources of Maryland. In partnership, Preservation Maryland will produce a series of brief park...
Heritage Fund Highlight: Cambridge Community Radio’s Vintage Studio
Cambridge Community Radio in Dorchester County used a Heritage Fund grant to transform a vintage ca. 1930 storefront restaurant into a music venue and radio studio as a new home for their all-volunteer, local radio station. Cambridge Community Radio, WHCP 101.5, is a...
Plan to Clear Cut 240 Acres of Charles County Forest Hits Local Opposition
Smart Growth Maryland and its partners in the Smarter Growth Alliance for Charles County recently announced their opposition to Georgetown University’s plans to clear-cut 240 acres of Southern Maryland’s largest forest for an industrial-scale solar facility. Green...
Preservation Maryland Executive Director Addresses Maryland State Senate
On Monday, February 18, 2019, as a part of the Maryland Senate's annual observation of George Washington's birthday, Preservation Maryland Executive Director Nicholas Redding was invited by Senate President Thomas V. "Mike" Miller to address the convening and speak on...
Six-to-Fix Update: Maryland’s Women’s Suffrage History Lecture Series
As America approaches the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote, Preservation Maryland will host a traveling lecture series with historian Kacy Rohn which will unravel the history of the suffrage movement in Maryland and a look at the historic places...
Event Recap: Maryland History Advocacy Day 2019
On Thursday, January 31, 2019, history, architecture, and preservation advocates traveled from across the state to Annapolis to let their legislators know that preservation matters for our annual Maryland History Advocacy Day. Maryland History Advocacy Day began with...
New State Resource: Flood Mitigation Guide for Maryland’s Historic Buildings
As part of their ongoing Weather It Together program, the Maryland Historical Trust has just released an essential new resource for Maryland's historic communities to plan for and adapt to flooding and other issues related to climate change. Flood Mitigation Guide:...
Preservation Maryland Joins American Flood Coalition
As a part of Preservation Maryland's ongoing efforts to find solutions to systemic and challenging flooding throughout the state, the organization officially joined the American Flood Coalition. The American Flood Coalition is a non-partisan group of political,...
Journey Through Maryland History: Baltimore City At Its Best
They did it! Preservation Maryland Board Member Diane Caslow and her husband, Jeff Caslow, have explored each of Maryland's twenty-four counties over two year. This is their final travelogue from Baltimore City. FROM DIANE AND JEFF'S TRAVELOGUE It is hard to believe,...
Official Statement: Safe and Sound Plan in Ellicott City
On Thursday December 27, 2018, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced of the new "Safe and Sound" plan to address persistent and devastating flooding in Ellicott City. Following that announcement, Preservation Maryland issued the following statement: Since...
Year-In-Review: Saving History and Making A Difference
2018 will be a hard year to beat for Preservation Maryland. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we have supported preservation at hundreds of sites across the state. From the marshy wetlands of Dorchester County to the rugged foothills of Garrett County – it...
Six-to-Fix Update: Mill Labor History Signs Installed Along Baltimore’s Jones Falls Valley
With grant funding from the Baltimore National Heritage Area, Preservation Maryland has completed a two-year project to illustrate the labor history of the intact mill villages and buildings along the Jones Falls Valley in Baltimore City's Hampden neighborhood...
Made in Maryland: Holiday Gift Guide 2018
From caffeine to candles, Maryland’s makers are churning out amazing products – and make the perfect gift for your loved ones. This year, we’ve added some fun experiential opportunities for our Holiday Gift Guide for those looking to gain new skills and try their hand...
Revitalizing Brunswick: Smart Growth Maryland Assists with New Vision
Serving as a resource for individuals who are working to save places that matter to their community is critical to the mission of Preservation Maryland. Since fall of 2017, the organization has assisted City of Brunswick residents with a campaign to save the J.P....
Maryland State Historic Tax Credit to Support Five New Rehabilitation Projects
As a result of Preservation Maryland's ongoing and sustained advocacy $9 million more historic tax credit projects were funded across the Old Line State. As a result, nearly $58 million worth of projects will move forward – underscoring the importance of preservation...
Support the Historic Tax Credit Enhancement Act
Last year, Preservation Maryland and our partners from across the country worked with members of Congress to retain the Historic Tax Credit (HTC) in a reformed tax code. While we were successful in keeping the HTC as a permanent tax credit, the credit is now taken...
Main Street Maryland Certifies Two New Historic Communities
Early this month, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development designated two new Main Street communities into the statewide economic development program, the Town of New Market and the City of Laurel. There are now 30 Main Streets across Maryland with...
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.