The City of Cumberland and the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation, an instrumentality of City government, plan to demolish portions of the historic Rolling Mill neighborhood to build incompatible and economically unsustainable low-density sprawl. Proponents...
During the time of development of the planned community of Columbia, Maryland, there was always a community organization envisioned; it was originally named the Columbia Park and Recreation Association, and now, the Columbia Association. The Association has done the...
On June 6, 1944 the United States along with its Allies from around the globe landed on the shores of fortress Europe and opened up a new front in the campaign to free the world of fascism and tyranny. This was D-Day. Anniversary Conversation: Upon the 76th...
Maryland has a fine culinary history and wine making is no exception. In fact, our foodways traditions are common themes in promoting the history and culture of Maryland, like Wine Trails, and yet another way you can support a local economy. So, today we will...
An early planning document pertaining to the development of the Columbia Mall, a major component of Columbia’s Town Center, summarizes James Rouse’s aims for the city he founded: "Columbia is designed to provide the best possible environment for the growth of people....
One of Maryland's go-to summer spots is the beach and boardwalk of Ocean City, Maryland! So today on National Sunscreen Day, Preservation Maryland wants to remind you to (1) protect your skin and (2) dig a little deeper into the history of OC when you visit this...
Today is Sally Ride Day, a unique holiday celebrating the birth of the first American woman to travel to space, and the perfect day to explore Maryland's connection to space exploration through NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. NASA's first...
Preservation Maryland has joined a nationwide coalition of organizations, lawmakers and preservationists calling on the Institute for Advanced Study to reconsider their plans to develop the historic Princeton Battlefield. While the proposed project in New...
Waldorf in Southern Maryland's Charles County, was once known for tobacco farming and referred to as Beantown after one of the town's founding families, and later in the mid-20th century Waldorf had a distinctive past as Maryland's Little Vegas. Gambling was legalized...
Marion Station in Somerset County, Maryland was once locally considered to be the Strawberry Capital of the World! Marion Station's reputation as leader in strawberry production came with the arrival of a line of the Pennsylvania Railroad to the Eastern Shore in 1866....
In a letter addressed to Cumberland Mayor Brian K. Grim and the City Council, local homeowners, the Institute for Justice and Preservation Maryland called on the City to formally disavow the use of eminent domain and embrace an alternative vision. The letter to Mayor...
The Washington County Free Library in Maryland was the first national library to utilize a bookmobile, basically a transportable library on wheels, to reach rural areas and provide access to books in 1905. The ingenious idea, and the access to literature and...
In 1933, British author James Hilton published Lost Horizon, a novel about a mysterious, fictional utopia named Shangri-La. Over time, the term became synonymous with idyllic but isolated places. In 1962, Shangri-La became the code name for a secret proposal to build...
The City of Cumberland and the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation, an instrumentality of City government, plan to demolish portions of the historic Rolling Mill neighborhood to build incompatible and economically unsustainable low-density sprawl. Proponents...
The City of Hyattsville in Prince George's County, now known equally for history and art, has a development history closely linked to transportation to and from Washington, DC, and a connection with trade along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and more recent efforts...
Created by Preservation Maryland, May 14, 2015
Let's celebrate Johns Hopkins' birthday by reflecting on his contributions to Maryland's scientific culture, and also, current efforts to preserve sites of his life, including his childhood home, Whites Hall. Johns Hopkins (May 19, 1795, Anne Arundel County,...
You might be wondering why we’re doing a Star Wars post today; we recommend looking at the calendar and saying the date out loud. And, of course, reading the rest of this blog: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… With these words begins one of the most famous...
Once upon a time, there was an abandoned theme park in Howard County, Maryland... It was a magical place that captured the imagination of countless Marylanders and out-of-towners, adults and children alike, for over thirty years. To the chagrin of all who held such...
Our awards program recognizes the people, places, and projects that exemplify the very Best of Maryland; please join us in congratulating this year's awardees! The awards presentation will take place at our fun and casual Best of Maryland awards on Thursday, May 12,...
May is Preservation Month and we'll be keeping you in the loop with posts everyday on interesting history and facts, fun historic sites and restaurants to visit, and lots and lots of events from our statewide calendar. First up, May Day! Originally, this site was...
The Pleasant View Historic Site is comprised of the Quince Orchard Colored School, the Pleasant View Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Pleasant View Cemetery. The buildings on this site are monuments to the story of how during segregation African Americans utilized...
Kicking off National Park Week on April 16, 2016, and being one of the first public Six-to-Fix volunteer event, Preservation Maryland with Save Historic Antietam Foundation brought over 50+ volunteers to Antietam National Battlefield to clear invasive species, remove...
Preservation Maryland and the Polm Companies jointly announced their intention to find a viable preservation solution for Whites Hall, the historic boyhood home of Johns Hopkins. After discussions with Preservation Maryland and representatives of Anne Arundel County,...
Preservation Maryland worked tirelessly this session to secure important budget language that will quantify the need for preservation funding across the state. The budget language, which is contained in the 2016 Joint Chairman’s Report, requires that the “Maryland...
HISTORIC STRUCTURES REHABILITATION TAX CREDIT IS REAUTHORIZE FOR FIVE YEARS
An update on the latest bills, policies and funding packages introduced to the Maryland General Assembly that impact preservation. https://storify.com/PreservationMD/preservation-maryland-legislative-update-4-4-16
Preservation Maryland recently announced receiving a grant from the 1772 Foundation to develop a feasibility and business planning process for a state Historic Properties Redevelopment Program. One of our first steps is to find out from people like you where there are...
Preservation Maryland has engaged Sara K. Hayden as a consultant to lead the strategic and business planning for the Historic Properties Redevelopment Program. Sara K. Hayden is based in Takoma Park, MD, and is currently on the Board of Directors of both Main Street...
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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.