Historic Property Redevelopment

Preservation Primer: Best Practices for Historic Preservation

Preservation Primer: Best Practices for Historic Preservation

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...

Webinar Recap: Can Archaeologists and Relic Hunters Work Together?

Webinar Recap: Can Archaeologists and Relic Hunters Work Together?

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....

Forgotten Stories from Historic Hagerstown Cabin

Forgotten Stories from Historic Hagerstown Cabin

One of the thrilling (and simultaneously worrying) aspects of digging into a historic property is never really knowing what may be uncovered.    The hope is that discoveries won’t so much include severe rot and degradation but rather objects from decades, maybe...

Not Non-Traditional: Women in the Building Trades Webinar

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...

Organization Hires First Full-Time Property Redevelopment Manager

Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce the hiring of Laura Houston, the organization's first full-time historic property redevelopment manager. Houston, a Texas native, joins the team at a time of dynamic growth for the organization and will oversee Preservation...

1739 In Context: America When 417 N. Jonathan’s Timbers Were Felled

Scientific research recently uncovered that the timbers used to construct Preservation Maryland's property at 417 North Jonathan Street were originally felled in the winter of 1739/40. Which begs the question: What was happening in America in 1739?  281 years ago:...

Six-to-Fix Update: Archaeological Investigations at Fort Tonoloway

Six-to-Fix Update: Archaeological Investigations at Fort Tonoloway

As part of the organization's Six-to-Fix preservation priority program, Preservation Maryland is an effort to locate the historic location of the lost Fort Tonoloway.  Preservation Maryland’s efforts are in conjunction with the Maryland Park Service and made possible...

Top 11 Preservation Victories of 2019

Top 11 Preservation Victories of 2019

In 2019, Preservation Maryland achieved several important victories across our major programs, including advocacy, grantmaking, smart growth, historic trades, and all of our research and education efforts. At any one-time, our staff is working on many active and...

Maryland’s Mallows Bay Protected as National Marine Sanctuary

Maryland’s Mallows Bay Protected as National Marine Sanctuary

The 2014 application by the State of Maryland to recognize and protect Mallows Bay has been approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration early this month. The designation will help protect the natural and cultural resources of the 18-square mile...

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.