Preservation News

This Day in Maryland History: Francis Scott Key Bridge Opens in 1977

This Day in Maryland History: Francis Scott Key Bridge Opens in 1977

On this day in history - March 23, 1977 - the Francis Scott Key Bridge that spans the Patapsco River in Baltimore opened to traffic. Besides the famous name, the bridge was a major milestone in Maryland's transportation planning and remains the second longest...

Presidential History at Western Maryland’s Camp David

Presidential History at Western Maryland’s Camp David

This Presidents' Day we're exploring Maryland's role in major moments in American presidential history as the host to the official presidential retreat, Camp David, tucked away in Catoctin Mountain Park in Frederick County. ROOSEVELT'S RETREAT The presidential retreat...

Maryland’s State Plan: How Preservation Can Help Address Priorities

Maryland’s State Plan: How Preservation Can Help Address Priorities

Governor Wes Moore has released the Maryland State Plan, outlining how the administration will deliver results for Marylanders on key issues, including multiple priorities that we’ve identified could be addressed, in part, through preservation and smart growth...

A Preservation Policy Prescription for Economic Growth

A Preservation Policy Prescription for Economic Growth

Last week Maryland State Comptroller Brooke Lierman’s office released a first-of-its-kind economic analysis that highlighted the state’s economic difficulties and stagnant growth since 2016.  The topline, perhaps most concerning figure is the fact that...

Plow Monday: A Reminder of Our Agricultural Roots

Plow Monday: A Reminder of Our Agricultural Roots

Today, as the mechanized, technological world marches on, "Plow Monday," is all but forgotten. But, the once venerated date on the early agricultural calendar is reminder of our roots -- and of those who still toil to nourish us. "Venerate the plow" - American...

Your Top Blogs from 2023

Your Top Blogs from 2023

As we gear up to welcome 2024, we’re reflecting back on our most popular content from 2023 – from major program announcements, to big preservation wins, to unique stories in Maryland’s history – here are your top blogs from each month! January We announced our Best of...

More Than 200 Local Revitalization Projects Awarded Funding

More Than 200 Local Revitalization Projects Awarded Funding

Governor Wes Moore recently announced $63.7 million in Fiscal Year 2024 awards for seven state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The awards to county and municipal governments, community development...

Make Your Year-End Gift Today

Make Your Year-End Gift Today

DONATE TODAY As CEO of a statewide organization, I travel a lot . When I visit Maryland communities and walk down historic main streets, along waterfronts, or through neighborhoods—all with their own unique character—I immediately notice the way the history of the...

PresMD CEO Appointed to Maryland 250 Commission by Governor Moore

PresMD CEO Appointed to Maryland 250 Commission by Governor Moore

Governor Wes Moore has announced the appointment of the Maryland 250 Commission, including Preservation Maryland’s President & CEO Nicholas Redding. This Commission was created in July 2023 by Executive Order 01.01.2023.10, rescinding a 2021 Executive Order...

10 Projects Awarded $20 Million+ in Historic Revitalization Tax Credits

10 Projects Awarded $20 Million+ in Historic Revitalization Tax Credits

Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the original inhabitants of the Americas – the first people who called this land home. Today we’re sharing an assortment of Preservation Maryland grant-funded projects, cultural heritage features, and resources so you can explore the histories that are a elemental part of life in Maryland.

Governor Moore Announces Project to Rebury Ancestral Human Remains of African Descent

Governor Moore Announces Project to Rebury Ancestral Human Remains of African Descent

Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the original inhabitants of the Americas – the first people who called this land home. Today we’re sharing an assortment of Preservation Maryland grant-funded projects, cultural heritage features, and resources so you can explore the histories that are a elemental part of life in Maryland.

Community Archaeology @ Herring Run Park

Community Archaeology @ Herring Run Park

Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the original inhabitants of the Americas – the first people who called this land home. Today we’re sharing an assortment of Preservation Maryland grant-funded projects, cultural heritage features, and resources so you can explore the histories that are a elemental part of life in Maryland.

Phoenix Rising 2023 [Recap and Photo Gallery]

Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the original inhabitants of the Americas – the first people who called this land home. Today we’re sharing an assortment of Preservation Maryland grant-funded projects, cultural heritage features, and resources so you can explore the histories that are a elemental part of life in Maryland.

Best of Maryland Winner Spotlight: The Peale Center, The Phoenix Award

Best of Maryland Winner Spotlight: The Peale Center, The Phoenix Award

Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the original inhabitants of the Americas – the first people who called this land home. Today we’re sharing an assortment of Preservation Maryland grant-funded projects, cultural heritage features, and resources so you can explore the histories that are a elemental part of life in Maryland.

Senator Ben Cardin to Receive Best of Maryland President’s Award

Senator Ben Cardin to Receive Best of Maryland President’s Award

Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the original inhabitants of the Americas – the first people who called this land home. Today we’re sharing an assortment of Preservation Maryland grant-funded projects, cultural heritage features, and resources so you can explore the histories that are a elemental part of life in Maryland.

Preservation Maryland Receives Funding for Ellicott City Project

Preservation Maryland Receives Funding for Ellicott City Project

Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the original inhabitants of the Americas – the first people who called this land home. Today we’re sharing an assortment of Preservation Maryland grant-funded projects, cultural heritage features, and resources so you can explore the histories that are a elemental part of life in Maryland.

Best of Maryland Winner Spotlight: Lewis Contractors, Stewardship Award

Best of Maryland Winner Spotlight: Lewis Contractors, Stewardship Award

Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the original inhabitants of the Americas – the first people who called this land home. Today we’re sharing an assortment of Preservation Maryland grant-funded projects, cultural heritage features, and resources so you can explore the histories that are a elemental part of life in Maryland.

Announcing Our 2023 Best of Maryland Award Winners

Announcing Our 2023 Best of Maryland Award Winners

Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the original inhabitants of the Americas – the first people who called this land home. Today we’re sharing an assortment of Preservation Maryland grant-funded projects, cultural heritage features, and resources so you can explore the histories that are a elemental part of life in Maryland.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023

Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the original inhabitants of the Americas – the first people who called this land home. Today we’re sharing an assortment of Preservation Maryland grant-funded projects, cultural heritage features, and resources so you can explore the histories that are a elemental part of life in Maryland.

What You Can Expect at Phoenix Rising 2023

What You Can Expect at Phoenix Rising 2023

Our annual fundraising event Phoenix Rising is a time to gather with colleagues, partners, and supporters to celebrate our ongoing work rehabilitating important historic structures, providing grants to at-risk historic places, training tradespeople, advocating for preservation policies, and fighting for common sense smart growth in some of the fastest-growing communities in Maryland.

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.