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Preservation Maryland to Undertake Statewide Study of Historic School Architecture
Preservation Maryland is proud to announce it is the recipient of a survey & research non-capital grant from the Maryland Historical Trust to conduct a study of the state's school architecture from early education efforts through the 1970s. RFP: Preservation...
Preservation Maryland Hires Three New Staff Members As Programs Expand
As Preservation Maryland looks forward to the opportunities of 2021 and celebrates its 90th anniversary, it does so with a trio of new team members prepared to help tackle new projects and challenges. To meet the growing needs of Smart Growth Maryland, a program of...
Home of Dr. Frieda Fromm-Reichmann, Psychiatrist, in Rockville is Designated a National Historic Landmark
In mid-January 2021, the Secretary of the Interior approved the designation of 21 National Historic Landmarks - the highest level of significance for historic properties in the nation - including two locations in Maryland: Tolson's Chapel and School in Sharpsburg and...
New Report: Economic Impact of the Maryland Heritage Areas
A newly released study that took a comprehensive look at the Maryland Heritage Area Authority and found that the 13 Heritage Areas across the state generated more than $2.4 billion in economic impact! The study was completed by the consulting firm of Parker Philips...
Essential Land Conservation Program Receives Full Funding in FY22 Budget
Governor Hogan's newly released FY22 budget includes full funding for Program Open Space, a program that actively underwrites open space conservation and community park amenities. Program Open Space funding has long been a tenet of Preservation Maryland and Smart...
Governor Hogan’s FY22 Budget Retains Level Funding for Preservation Programs
On January 20, 2021, Governor Hogan released his FY22 budget, which retains funding for several key preservation programs. The Governor's budget is a blueprint for spending that will next be taken up by the members of the Maryland General Assembly. In a tough budget...
Priority Preservation Issues for the 2021 Legislative Session
Today marks the start of the 442nd Session of the Maryland General Assembly. While this session may not look like those of years past due to Covid-19 precautions, Preservation Maryland stands ready to be the voice of historic preservation in Annapolis. We have a full...
Preservation Organizations Make $50,000 Investment in Baltimore Revitalization Projects
Seven preservation and revitalization projects in Baltimore City have been awarded a total of $50,000 through the Baltimore City Historic Preservation Fund. The projects represent a wide variety of challenges and opportunities – all focused on preserving neighborhood...
Panel Recap: Inclusive Public History & Preservation Planning: LGBTQ History in Montgomery County and Maryland
A collective of Maryland organizations and agencies have undertaken and completed a groundbreaking research document, the Maryland LGBTQ Historic Context Study – and is only the second state in the nation to do so. The report released in September 2020, illuminates...
Maryland State Historic Tax Credit to Support Seven New Rehabilitation Projects
As a result of Preservation Maryland and its many partners’ ongoing advocacy, seven projects across Maryland recently received over $9 million in historic tax credit funding. As a result, over $33 million worth of projects will move forward – underscoring the...
Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Lifts Cash Match Requirement for Preservation Grants
The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority has removed the substantial cash match requirement from grant requirements in an effort to make the program more accessible and flexible to applicants. Upcoming Deadline: The FY 2022 Maryland Heritage Areas Grant round is now...
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:...
Preservation Champion Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Resigns from Public Office
After 50 years of representing Maryland's 27th District, 33 years of which he spent presiding over the Senate, former Maryland Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. "Mike" Miller Jr. announced Wednesday he is retiring from the state senate. President Miller was a...
PreserveCast: 2020 Podcast-in-Review & Top Ten Episodes
Preservation Maryland's Executive Director Nicholas Redding is the host of PreserveCast, a podcast with a worldwide listenership that explores the broad world of preservation from every angle – from drones to mudlarking and everything in between. Preservation Maryland...
Maryland Eats: Vintage Holiday Cranberry Bread Recipe
Warm winter wishes from Preservation Maryland. We wish you and your family joy and good cheer during the holiday season — including this vintage cranberry bread recipe! We are grateful for supporters like you! If you can make a year-end donation this year, please do....
Momentum Building for Expansion of Campaign for Historic Trades
Over the course of a challenging year, the Campaign for Historic Trades has continued to invest in the future of this critical training program -- and in 2021 this national programmatic effort of Preservation Maryland is poised to improve the future of historic trades...
Top Three Video: Preservation Maryland’s 2020 Year-in-Review
Preservation Maryland hosted a Year-in-Review live video event for the organizations' members and supports on Facebook in early-December 2020. Watch this recording of a conversation among Preservation Maryland's Executive Director and key staff members about the highs...
Scientific Research Uncovers One of Hagerstown’s Oldest Standing Structures
Preservation Maryland, with the assistance and generous support of the Maryland Department of Transportation and State Highway Administration, is pleased to announce the findings of a recently completed dendrochronology report which confirms 417 North Jonathan is...
Preservation Maryland Receives Funding from Maryland Humanities to Support Women’s History Podcast Project
Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce it has received a grant award from Maryland Humanities' Voices and Votes Electoral Engagement Project to support the expansion of the organization's Ballot & Beyond women's history project. Preservation Maryland will...
The Essential Maryland Holiday Gift Guide 2020
This year's holidays are an opportunity for Marylanders to support our state's economy, and local businesses – and share a smile with our friends and family. Many Maryland-based companies are offering online ordering to provide a safe way to shop. Take a minute to...
Economic Report Finds Cumberland at a Crossroads: Preservation or Demolition
Placeeconomics has prepared and released a report about the economic impact of historic preservation in the western Maryland City of Cumberland. The 96-page report makes the case for historic preservation with clarity: "Where public resources are limited, it is...
In Memoriam: Doug Hayes, Preservationist & Historian
In early December, 2020, a long-time preservationist and friend of Preservation Maryland, Doug Hayes, formerly of Laurel, Maryland and late of Walkersville, Maryland passed away unexpectedly. To honor Doug's legacy of preservation, including his passion for...
Preservation Grant Program Invests in Stewardship of Heritage Tourism Anchors During Difficult Times
Preservation Maryland and the Maryland Historical Trust are pleased to award over $50,000 in grant funds to several significant heritage tourism destinations, including Main Streets, open spaces, historic sites, and cultural attractions. The statewide Heritage Fund...
With Gratitude: Thank You To Our Donors During this Season of Thanks
Organizations like Preservation Maryland aren’t just preserving the past – we’re investing in our future. In just the past year we’ve invested heavily in our work and refused to accept the mounting challenges as a reason to retreat or hold our position. You are making...
Virtual Public Meetings Convene Dozens of Stakeholders to Discuss Falling Waters Battlefield Plans
Under contract with Preservation Maryland, Hanbury Preservation Consulting conducted two virtual public meetings earlier this month for a project related to the future of Falling Waters Battlefield in Washington County, Maryland. Preservation Maryland selected Hanbury...
This Route One Apparel Coupon Code Saves You $15 & Supports Preservation Maryland
Thanks to the generosity of Ali von Paris of Route One Apparel, Preservation Maryland is able to offer you a coupon code for $15 off any purchase of $50 or more through the end of 2020. Use PRESMD15 to access the savings – and we'll get 10% of total sales a donation!...
Webinar Recap: Researching Underground Railroad History in Maryland for NPS Network to Freedom Applications
Based on the interest in our previous webinar about authentic storytelling along the Underground Railroad, Preservation Maryland worked with our partners to host a free webinar specifically about Underground Railroad research in Maryland and taking the needed steps to...
Annual Fund 2020: Two Special Giving Incentives
I joined Preservation Maryland as Director of Development this summer, amidst a global pandemic, civil unrest, and a presidential election on the horizon. In these past few tumultuous months, one thing is clear – history is happening. Preservation Maryland does not...
Preserving the Heart of Our Historic Communities
In spite of the challenges presented by this year, Preservation Maryland continues to invest in the future of our state by preserving the heart of our communities. We do this by collaborating with local preservation partners year-round to administer essential grant...
From The Desk of Nicholas Redding: The Stakes Have Simply Never Been Higher
I am reaching out to my fellow Marylanders today, to ask for your support at a time when our organization needs you most - and when our work is as relevant as ever. 2020 may be remembered as a painful and challenging year – but it also may be remembered as a year when...
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