In the shadow of the historic Phillips Packing Plant in Cambridge Maryland, Preservation Maryland joined with preservationists from across the state to announce the creation of two diverse coalitions: the Campaign for Maryland History and the Maryland Historic Tax...
Preservation Maryland hosted a kayaking tour for fifteen adventurers near the City of Crisfield, in Somerset County on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The tour was led by Mike Hinman of the Accohannock Indian Tribe and traversed creeks familiar to native people and...
In fiscal year 2015, in partnership with the Maryland Historical Trust, Preservation Maryland awarded Heritage Fund grants to fifteen historic preservation projects across the state. Highlights from this round of grants included funding to St. Mary’s College for an...
Earlier this year, Preservation Maryland launched a new Facebook forum for preservation dialogue and discussion. The Maryland Preservation Forum is a free and open platform for individuals, organizations and our supporters to exchange thoughts and opinions on issues...
The Nelson Homestead in Somerset County was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY The Nelson Homestead, also known as the Elisha Riggins House, is a very significant late Federal period telescope house that dates from 1836. Built by Elisha Riggins, a...
Mt. Pleasant in Washington County was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY Mt. Pleasant is located on top of a hill just to the south of Sharpsburg and adjacent to the western boundary of the Antietam National Battlefield. The property contains...
The Morris A. Mechanic Theater in Baltimore City was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY When the Morris A. Mechanic Theater in downtown Baltimore open in 1967, it was heralded as the centerpiece of Charles Center. Developers and politicians alike...
The Maryland Historic National Road, which stretches from Baltimore City to Garrett County, was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY Throughout history, people have looked for the easiest way to get from point A to point B. The trails the American...
The Hyattsville Library in Prince George's County was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY The asymmetrical footprint, clean lines, and reduced ornamentation are just some of the characteristics that qualify the Hyattsville Library as mid-century...
The Ceres Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church located outside of Burkittsville in Frederick County was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY The Ceres Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church sits just outside the boundaries of the...
The Birely Tannery in the City of Frederick Historic District in Frederick County was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY Just to the north of Carroll Creek and within the boundary of the City of Frederick Historic District sits a two-story, painted...
The 500 block of Race Street in Cambridge in Dorchester County was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY In the midst of a historic downtown and the Cambridge Arts and Entertainment District sits the 500 block of Race Street. Today, the even side of...
Extensive restoration has been carried out on Doughoregan Manor, on both the interior and exterior of the main house. Also, windows have been replaced in the chapel. The process in ongoing. Ellicott City, Howard County Nominated: 2007 Status: Progress is...
The Historical Society of Harford County, in a joint effort with the City of Aberdeen, the Aberdeen Room Museum and Archives, and other organizations, was successful in relocating Aberdeen's B&O Railroad Station to its new permanent home, fifty feet from its...
The Wallace Office Building is currently undergoing restoration and will become the headquarters of the West End Citizens Association. It is estimated that the project will be completed by the end of 2015. Cambridge, Dorchester County Nominated: 2007...
The fully restored Bucktown Village Store has been opened as a museum! It holds a large collection of artifacts from the Underground Railroad, including items from the life of Harriet Tubman. Now operated by the Bucktown Village Foundation, the museum offers guided...
In 2015, Baltimore City acquired the building from the previous owner after years of inaction. The future of the building is unclear at this point, as the city is determining the best course of action. The city may put the mansion up for auction or hear...
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.