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[CLOSED] RFP: Preservation Maryland Seeks Consultant for Branding Project at South Mountain Battlefield
Preservation Maryland is seeking Proposals from a consulting firm with demonstrated expertise in the development of graphic design, branding, design guidelines and branding implementation plans for large landscapes, preferably with experience in historic and...
Nanjemoy-Mattawoman Rural Legacy Area Moves Toward Designation in Charles County
In an important step for land conservation in Southern Maryland, the Board of Charles County Commissioners recently unanimously approved plans to establish the Nanjemoy-Mattawoman Rural Legacy Area in the western region of the county. If designated, the...
New National Rehabilitation Guidelines for Covered Bridges Announced in Maryland
Late in 2019, the Historic American Engineering Record celebrated the release of new rehabilitation guidelines for covered bridges at a reception at the Historic Preservation Training Center in Frederick, Maryland. The well-illustrated publication of over 230 pages...
Preservation Maryland Purchases Building in Historically African American Neighborhood of Hagerstown
At a socially distant closing held on Wednesday, June 24, Preservation Maryland Executive Director signed on the dotted line – formally acquiring 417 N. Jonathan Street in Hagerstown as a part of the organization's re-launched historic property redevelopment program....
Historic Malachi Mills House Stabilized with Baltimore Historic Preservation Funds
With funds from the inaugural round of the Baltimore City Historic Preservation Fund, the Southwest Partnership recently completed emergency stabilization work at the historic Malachi Mills House in West Baltimore. The Baltimore City Historic Preservation Fund is a...
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Announces House Vote on Great American Outdoors Act
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, who represents Maryland's 5th District announced that the House would vote on the Great American Outdoors Act (HR 7092), the single largest investment in the preservation of historic, cultural, and natural resources for public lands...
State Preservation Grants Support Relocation of Historic B&O Railroad Tower in Brunswick
Gov. Hogan recently announced $600,000 in grants for capital historic preservation projects across the state, including a grant to relocate the historic B&O WB Tower in Brunswick, Maryland – also a Preservation Maryland Six-to-Fix project and recipient of a...
Support Future Historians by Sharing Your Pandemic Stories and Starting an Archive
During today's global pandemic, many of us are looking to history, including the Flu of 1918 for context and guidance. One hundred years from now, historians may be looking to understand the impact of COVID-19 on life in Maryland. Here's how to support future...
Reinvesting in Older Homes Can be Part of a Post-Coronavirus Solution to Affordable Housing
A leading consulting firm in the study of preservation, revitalization, and reinvestment economics, PlaceEconomics, has just released a clear case for including historic preservation principles squarely into COVID-19 recovery efforts. Event Recording: Del. Brooke...
Preservation Maryland Receives Grant to Support Maryland’s First LGBTQ National Register Nominations
With a grant from the Maryland Historical Trust through the Certified Local Government Program of the National Park Service, Preservation Maryland has selected Dr. Susan Ferentinos to begin work on the state’s first National Register nominations for properties...
Sykesville, Maryland Wins America’s Main Streets Contest
Sykesville, Maryland won America's Main Street contest with an unprecedented number of votes – the town of 4,400 with 44 small businesses garnered more than 125,000 votes in the national contest run by Independent We Stand, an organization that supports and promotes...
Preservation Maryland Statement on Racial Injustice
As Maryland and the rest of the nation protests racial injustice, Preservation Maryland issued the following statement: "Along with the rest of the nation, we here at Preservation Maryland are bearing witness to the widespread protests in response to the murders of...
Advocacy Alert: Land and Water Conservation Fund Essential Tool for Maryland’s Recovery
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is an essential tool for preserving America's vast and varied landscapes and cultural resources. Because of the Act's positive and proven impact, Smart Growth Maryland has joined with a number of national partners to call on...
Celebrating National Trail Day in Maryland
Each year the American Hiking Society leads and organizing special events for National Trail Day! It's a great day to explore Maryland's natural and historic landmarks - often connected through trails and byways. Read on for great trails through the Old Line State:...
Nine New Heritage Fund Grants Support Cultural Groups’ Work During Coronavirus
For over 20 years, the Heritage Fund grant program has provided vital funds for preservation projects across the state – it is a stable source of funding needed by Maryland's cultural organizations now more than ever. This most recent round, awarded in the midst of a...
Nicholas Redding, Preservation Maryland Executive Director, Will Serve on Federal Trades Training Task Force
Preservation Maryland Executive Director, Nicholas Redding was selected by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to serve as vice chairman of the Council’s recently formed Traditional Trades Training Task Force. The Task Force is led by Aimee Jorjani, Chairman...
New Google Maps Data Shows Maryland’s Desire to Visit Parks During Coronavirus Lockdown
Because of the safety measures taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19, we have all experienced considerable disruption to how we move and where we go. Google has been compiling data about our collective change in movement – and it shows Marylander's unebbing...
More Inspiring Museums Continuing to Support Their Communities During Coronavirus
In two previous blog posts, Preservation Maryland has highlighted the work of the Baltimore Museum of Industry, Salem Town & Gardens, Riversdale House Museum, and others across the country stepping up to support their communities during COVID-19. These cultural...
Harford County is Designated a Certified Local Government by National Park Service
Harford County was recently designated a Certified Local Government by the National Park Service and the Maryland Historical Trust recognizing the County's commitment to local preservation and equally as importantly, opening the county to new preservation funding...
Maryland Heritage Area Authority Releases $600,000 in Emergency Operating Grants to Cultural Institutions
Preservation Maryland commends the Maryland Heritage Area Authority for its swift response to the needs of Maryland's historic and cultural institutions through the Covid-19 Emergency Grant Program. The Maryland Historical Trust recently announced the grants, sharing...
Preservation Maryland Receives Two Battlefield Preservation Grants to Help Tell Maryland’s Military Story
On May 18, 2020, The American Battlefield Protection Program, a unit of the National Park Service, announced Preservation Maryland was the recipient of two competitive battlefield protection planning grants. The grants support Preservation Maryland's campaign aimed at...
Preservation Maryland Releases Free Shareable Advocacy Graphics and Zoom Backgrounds
Show your Maryland pride! Feel free to use these free sharable graphics designed by Preservation Maryland on your social media accounts and on any of your Zoom calls. This is just one way that Preservation Maryland helps protect and promote the best of Maryland....
Preservation and Tourism Organizations Announce Maryland Heritage Recovery Task Force
In the face of the ongoing pandemic, Preservation Maryland convened a task force of history, preservation, economic development, design, and tourism organizations to focus on identifying and advocating for public policy necessary to support the recovery of Maryland’s...
Membership 2020: Preservation Is An Act of Optimism
To be a preservationist, you need to be an optimist. You need to look at the dilapidated building, see what once was, and have the vision to see what could be. Today, at a time when despair would be easy, I need you to reach deep into your reserves of optimism – and...
Recent Federal Report Shows Positive Impact of Historic Tax Credit Program
In March, the National Park Service released their latest Annual Report on the Historic Tax Credit program, the largest Federal investment in historic preservation. Twenty-five Historic Tax Credit projects received their final application approvals in Maryland in 2019...
National Park Services Grant Awarded to Morgan State University for Historic Chapel Restoration
Morgan State University was recently awarded a grant from the National Park Service to continue its work repairing the historic University Memorial Chapel on campus in Baltimore City. Morgan State University’s School of Architecture and Planning founded 25 years ago,...
75th Anniversary of VE Day: An Optimistic Reminder for 2020
75 years ago, Allied Forces received the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany's remaining armed forces – officially ending nearly six years of horrendous fighting. Today, it can be tempting to look back at World War II and see Allied victory over Nazi tyranny as a...
Announcing the Harrison Goodall Preservation Fellowship
2022 Update: Click Here for the 2022 Application The National Park Service, in partnership with Preservation Maryland, is pleased to announce the Harrison Goodall Preservation Fellowship to promote innovation and professional growth in the field of historic...
The Origin Story of Preservation Maryland’s Revolving Fund
For the first time in many years, Preservation Maryland is set to purchase a property with its recently rekindled revolving fund – but the history of the revolving fund goes back to 1973 and included a visit with a famous visitor from Savannah, Georgia. According to...
First-in-a-Generation Historic Property Redevelopment Project: 417 N. Jonathan Street in Hagerstown
After several years of thoughtful planning and listening to the needs of communities around the state, Preservation Maryland is proud and excited to announce the planned acquisition of a significant, threatened historic structure. 417 North Jonathan Street is an...
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