The 2025 Maryland legislative session is now well underway and Preservation Maryland’s advocacy team continues to review and provide detailed testimony on dozens of pieces of legislation. In addition to those bills listed in our first update, we’ve...
Maryland is a state rich in history, where every town has a story to tell. From the colonial roots of Annapolis to the industrial rise of Cumberland, from the maritime heritage of St. Michaels to the railroad legacy of Ellicott City, each town has shaped—and been...
A new Civil War Trails site has been established at North Washington Street and Wood Lane in Rockville to honor Zedekiah Thompson, a formerly enslaved Black man who self-emancipated and later served in the U.S. Army’s 1st United States Colored Infantry. Unveiled as...
Preservation Maryland has collaborated with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for several years on projects focused on restoring vital historic assets under the department's care, and we understand the challenges the agency faces. In 2021 we advocated for the...
The legislative session is underway in Maryland and Preservation Maryland’s advocacy team is actively reviewing dozens of pieces of legislation to assess their impact on historic preservation. Governor Moore’s budget, while containing many cuts to critical...
Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater announced the county has plans to try to block New Jersey-based PSEG’s application to build the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP). According to Fitzwater, "while the law is clear that Frederick County does not...
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated today at events across the state. Dr. King, who delivered several speeches in Baltimore during the 1960s about the importance of civil rights, economic equality, and the power of nonviolent protest, is the...
At Smart Growth Maryland, we believe that the future of our state depends on thoughtful, affordable, and sustainable development patterns that create more opportunities for all Marylanders. That’s why we are excited to announce our 2025 Action Agenda, a set of shared...
As the Maryland General Assembly reconvenes in Annapolis, Preservation Maryland is working with legislators, committees, and members of the Moore-Miller Administration to support policy and funding that will empower historic preservation efforts across the state....
The Heritage Fund, a cooperative effort of Preservation Maryland and Maryland Historical Trust, is now accepting applications. Since 1996, the Heritage Fund has distributed over $1M to over 450 preservation projects across the state, leveraging over $18M in total...
Sarah Elfreth, who previously served as State Senator from the 30th legislative district of Maryland, took her oath of office today and assumed her new role as Congresswoman Elfreth, representing the much larger 3rd congressional district of...
In 2024, we witnessed firsthand how preservation strengthens communities, fosters economic growth, and ensures that the stories of Maryland’s past continue to inspire future generations. With nearly a dozen active Historic Property Redevelopment projects in counties...
Conceived, created, and installed by Accomplished Arts Apprentices (AAA) at The Peale, their first official exhibition, The Art of Restorative Resonance, will showcase historic preservation work from the AAA program, exploring the intersection of historic restoration...
Preservation Maryland has welcomed seasoned historic preservation professional Briana Paxton to the team as our Revitalization Policy Analyst. In this role Briana works on researching, developing, and advocating for policies that promote sustainable development. "Our...
Preservation Maryland is soliciting Statements of Qualification (SOQ) from qualified firms for architectural and engineering services for the adaptive reuse of the historic jail at 1 Emory Street, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043 as a center for preservation innovation....
Long before European settlers arrived, Indigenous peoples across North America celebrated seasonal harvests with feasts, dances, and ceremonies. These celebrations were expressions of gratitude for nature’s bounty and were deeply tied to their spiritual beliefs. The...
Governor Wes Moore announced the award of $20 million in Competitive Commercial Tax Credit through the Maryland Historical Trust's Historic Revitalization Tax Credit program. Since 1996, the Historic Revitalization Tax Credit program, for which Preservation Maryland...
Work has begun on the Historic Property Redevelopment project, the Historic Burtis House in Annapolis, in preparation for structure stabilization, part of the Phase I of the Rehabilitation Plan. At the conclusion of this preliminary phase of work, the historic Burtis...
Learn more about the position and how to apply below. Position Title: Grants Administrator Organization: Preservation Maryland Location: Baltimore, MD (hybrid) Reports To: Chief Development Officer Position Overview: The Grants Administrator...
As election day draws near there’s an opportunity to celebrate our democracy and enjoy a taste of history by baking an election cake. Never heard of one? This election day, Preservation Maryland has you covered with a cake to celebrate the right to vote. As far...
Search the interweb for images of a “haunted house” and almost every picture you’ll see will be a mansard-topped, cast-iron-cresting-wearing, Second Empire style house. Mosey down the Halloween aisle at any big box emporium and you can get any number of decorations...
In 1934 Baltimore-based McCormick & Company, founded by Willoughby M. McCormick in 1889, formulated a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice to create the first commercial blend of the now iconic fall flavor Pumpkin Pie Spice. Nutmeg, one of the four spices...
It's Halloween week and we're plotting our trick-or-treating route, so we're thinking walkable neighborhoods, pumpkins, and spooky celebrations which brings us to...The Nightmare Before Christmas? You'll often see Smart Growth Maryland here on the blog writing about...
It's almost Halloween, and we'll be sharing on-theme content all week! We're starting with a special reading of the history of witchcraft in Maryland. Although Salem is certainly the most famous American community to be beset by the mania of witchcraft, it was far...
On behalf of the entire Preservation Maryland team, thank you for making Phoenix Rising 2024 one of our most successful to date! It was a great evening at the Loom in the historic Meadow Mill building celebrating our accomplishments with the...
Join Preservation Maryland and Maryland Historical Trust on November 7, 2024 from 2-3pm for a webinar about the National Register of Historic Places. During this virtual program, you'll hear from MHT's National Register Administrator Jessica French about the National...
Governor Moore's executive order to launch the "Reinvest Baltimore" initiative provides a substantive solution for vacancy and is a significant step forward in addressing the city's long-standing crisis. The plan to move 5,000 vacant properties toward outcomes such as...
By Dr. Katherine Sterner, Towson University On September 6, Preservation Maryland, the Baltimore Community Archaeology Lab (BCAL) at Towson University, and the Native American Liaison Committee of the Council for Maryland Archeology (CfMA) sponsored a Summit of...
Earlier this month Preservation Maryland joined a growing number of organizations, landowners, elected officials, conservationists, and preservationists in voicing its opposition to the proposed route of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP). The MPRP...
Preservation Maryland is soliciting proposals from qualified historic preservation professionals for a Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) of the future Freedman’s State Historical Park. To be considered as eligible, respondents must meet one or more of the Professional...
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March 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 amPreservation 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.