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Smart Growth Maryland Statement: The Power of Open Space

Smart Growth Maryland Statement: The Power of Open Space

In this unprecedented time, where many people are feeling isolated by the distancing measures needed to stay safe during an international pandemic, many have turned to the natural world for support. Indeed, we have truly seen the value of open space in the weeks under...

Maryland’s African American Soldiers at Appomattox

Maryland’s African American Soldiers at Appomattox

On April 9, 1865, the long and bloody fighting in Virginia came to its dramatic conclusion at Appomattox Court House. The story has been told many times — but often overlooked is the story of Maryland's African American soldiers present for the surrender of the...

Exploring Green Book Sites in Maryland: Interview with Anne Bruder

Exploring Green Book Sites in Maryland: Interview with Anne Bruder

The Green Book was created as a guide by and for African Americans to safely find everyday amenities like restaurants, stores, pharmacies, and motels in a time of intense segregation across America. Researching Green Book sites documents the physical legacy of Jim...

The Green Book in Maryland: The Watson Tourist Hotel in Baltimore City

The Green Book was created as a guide by and for African Americans to safely find everyday amenities like restaurants, stores, pharmacies, and motels in a time of intense segregation across America. Researching Green Book sites documents the physical legacy of Jim...

The Green Book in Maryland: The YMCA and the YWCA in Baltimore City

In this installment of Preservation Maryland's series on the history of Green Book site in Maryland, we're looking at the impact of the Colored YMCA and Colored YWCA in serving Baltimore's African African local populations and travelers. In 1936, New York City mail...

Capacity Building Grants for Maryland Cultural Groups Announced

The Maryland Historical Society recently announced the recipients of the state's inaugural round of Pathways grants, a state-funded program that strategically provided funding for building capacity amongst Maryland's many museums and cultural organizations. HOW THE...

The Role of the Old Line State in Vaccine Development

The Role of the Old Line State in Vaccine Development

As the world confronts COVID-19 and searches for a vaccine and a cure – researchers here in Maryland are working around the clock – as they have for decades before – to find a scientific solution to the challenge. Some of the world's most frightening diseases have met...

Smart Growth Maryland: Update from Frederick County

Smart Growth Maryland: Update from Frederick County

From trees to farms to historic places, Smart Growth Maryland has been working hard to help protect, preserve and revitalize key communities across the state and specifically in Frederick County. Additionally, Kimberly Golden Brandt, the long-time director of the...

Only in Maryland: The Annapolis Tradition of Sock Burning

Due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annapolis Maritime Museum has canceled this year's Oyster Roast and Sock Burning. After a particularly snowy winter in 1978, Annapolitan Bob Tuner was anxious to shed his socks with the arrival of spring. He...

Job Opportunity: Smart Growth Maryland Program Manager

Preservation Maryland is currently recruiting for a full-time Program Manager to join our team and lead the Smart Growth Maryland program. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND Preservation Maryland is the oldest and largest historic preservation organization in the state.  Founded...

Six-to-Fix Update: Archaeological Investigations at Fort Tonoloway

Six-to-Fix Update: Archaeological Investigations at Fort Tonoloway

As part of the organization's Six-to-Fix preservation priority program, Preservation Maryland is an effort to locate the historic location of the lost Fort Tonoloway.  Preservation Maryland’s efforts are in conjunction with the Maryland Park Service and made possible...

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