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Maryland General Assembly 2023: Advocacy Results
The 2023 Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly has now concluded, with many notable victories for the preservation community. After 90 days of championing key bills and testifying on many pieces of important legislation, Preservation Maryland is proud...
The Campaign for Historic Trades Creates Customized Training Program
The Campaign for Historic Trades partnered with Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) to create a customized training program focused on providing participants with an introduction to the preservation trades. The 12-week program is comprised of 60 contact hours of...
O! Say, Can You See It’s Opening Day?
Today is Opening Day for The Baltimore Orioles. It’s time to revive the game-day traditions, play catch, and warm up those voices. Why? Find our why we sing the Star Spangled Banner at the beginning of sporting events, and why Marylanders hollar, "O!" every chance...
90th Anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps: A Reminder of the Power of Service
2023 marks 90 years since the Civilian Conservation Corps, a depression-era relief program, was established. The anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on the power of service – and the opportunity before us to make Maryland a leader in 21st century service....
The History of Government House, Official Residence of the Maryland Governor
Located in Annapolis next to the State House, the Government House is the official residence of the Governor of Maryland. The Government House has been the home of Maryland Governors since 1870, when Governor Oden Bowie and his family became its first residents. Now...
Maryland Day: A Roundup of the Most Interesting Historic Spots in Each County
Maryland Day is the anniversary of when the first European settlers landed in Maryland. They disembarked from ships called the Ark and the Dove and landed on St. Clement’s Island in St. Mary’s County on March 25th, 1634. Marylanders began celebrating the anniversary...
Internship Opportunity: Videographer
Preservation Maryland and The Campaign for Historic Trades seek a videography intern to join our team to assist in the production of high-quality training content. The ideal candidate will have a passion for videography and a strong understanding of camera and...
Preservation Maryland Announces New Board Members, Chair
Preservation Maryland welcomes three new members to our Board of Directors: Justin Peak of Christman Company, Bryce Turner of BCT Design Group, and Beth Maser of HAI. We are also pleased to announce new roles on the Board's executive committee. Diane Caslow now...
Irish Immigrants in Baltimore
Calvert's Manor of Baltimore in Ireland The charter for the territory we now know as Maryland was initially petitioned by George Calvert, the 1st Baron of Baltimore. The charter was grant by King Charles I three months after George’s death in 1632. Part of his...
PresMD Releases Updated Revitalizing Rural Maryland: A Resource Guide for Communities
REVITALIZING COMMUNITIES IS COMPLEX AND CHALLENGING WORK. FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES, THE WORK OFTEN COMES WITH EVEN GREATER OBSTACLES AND HURDLES TO OVERCOME. THE CREATION OF THIS RURAL RESOURCE GUIDE, FIRST RELEASED IN 2019 AND RECENTLY UPDATED IN 2023, IS PART OF...
RFP: Berlin House Architectural and Engineering Services
Preservation Maryland is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified firms for architectural and engineering services for the adaptive reuse of the Berlin House, located at 9 S Maple Ave., Brunswick, MD 21716. Update 3/14/23: Submitted questions/answers from...
Maryland Road Trip: Exploring Harford County
Welcome back to Diane and Jeff Caslow's road trip chronicles. Now on their fourteenth county, Diane and Jeff again visited Harford County, continuing to create itineraries that highlight history and landscape preservation and experiencing things that they did not on...
Preservation News: Sen. Cardin Introduces Tax Credit to Encourage Revitalization of Distressed Homes Nationwide
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.)have introduced legislation that would expand the Historic Tax Credit to foster economic growth and urban renewal, revitalizing housing in distressed neighborhoods nationwide. In 2021 Maryland passed state...
Announcing Our 2023 Pop-Up Field Offices
WE’RE COMING TO YOUR COUNTY! The Preservation Maryland team is again hosting Pop-Up Field Offices throughout the state – one in each county – meeting with individuals who are interested in learning more about historic preservation or asking questions about various...
Heritage Fund Recipients: Where Are They Now?
The FY23 Heritage Fund grant cycle is currently open. As you prepare your application, read more about the success of three past-awarded projects from across the state. Non-profit organizations and local jurisdictions are eligible to apply. Eligible projects fall into...
Maryland Icon: Frederick Douglass
Few names conjure up as much respect, admiration or praise as that of Frederick Douglass. On the anniversary of his death in 1895, Preservation Maryland is proud to remember the contributions of one the state's most famous citizens. Unlikely is perhaps the word best...
Preservation Maryland Partners on Tax Credit Workshop in Western Maryland
Preservation Maryland, in partnership with the City of Cumberland, Maryland Historical Trust, and the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation, presented a free Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Workshop on February 9th at the town's City Hall Council Chambers....
What We 💕Love💕 About Historic Preservation
There are so many things to love about preservation: the history, the spaces, the stories, the innovation, the community, the passion, and the hands-on work. Today, in honor of Valentine's Day, our team is sharing what they love most about historic preservation and...
Join Our Team: Special Projects Associate
Preservation Maryland seeks applicants for our Special Projects Associate for The Campaign for Historic Trades position. Preservation Maryland works to protect the state’s irreplaceable heritage while creating a more equitable & sustainable future. Through...
Join Our Team: Development Manager
Preservation Maryland seeks applicants our open Development Manager position Preservation Maryland works to protect the state’s irreplaceable heritage while creating a more equitable & sustainable future. Through strategic programming we use the best of our past...
Join Our Team: Director, Policy & Smart Growth
Preservation Maryland seeks applicants for our open Director, Policy & Smart Growth position. Preservation Maryland works to protect the state’s irreplaceable heritage while creating a more equitable & sustainable future. Through strategic programming we use...
A Big Slice Of History: Pizza, Preservation And Culture on National Pizza Day
What's at the intersection of preservation and pizza? Preservation Maryland's PreserveCast episode on the history of pizza, of course. In honor of National Pizza Day, tune in to the conversation with our President & CEO Nicholas Redding and pizza historian...
Apply Now: Three Positions Now Open Within Our Expanding Organization
Preservation Maryland seeks applicants for three key positions within its expanding organization: Director, Policy & Smart Growth, Development Manager, and Special Projects Associate for The Campaign for Historic Trades. Preservation Maryland works to protect the...
Preservation Maryland Remembers Henry R. “Harry” Lord
Preservation Maryland joins with Marylanders around the state mourning the loss of Henry. R. "Harry" Lord, who in addition to numerous cultural and civic acts of service also previously served as the chair of the Board of Preservation Maryland. As reported in the...
Legislation Introduced to Create Preservation Partnership Fund in Maryland
Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce the organization's priority legislation for the current session of the Maryland General Assembly aimed at accelerating support for challenging preservation projects around the state has been formally introduced by Sen....
TUNE IN: Podcast Episodes to Listen to This Black History Month
PreserveCast brings you stories from around the world about the people who are doing the work to preserve, interpret, and save our past. Each weekly episode makes the case for the value, relevance, and importance of history in our lives. Tap the episodes linked below...
Internship Opportunity: Graphic Design Summer Internship Position Now Open
Statewide non-profit Preservation Maryland seeks applicants for a paid Graphic Design Summer Internship position through our Waxter Internship Program. SUMMARY OF POSITION Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Graphic Design intern will work on special...
Best of Maryland Preservation Champion Award Recipients
Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce the second round of Best of Maryland award winners. Best of Maryland awards shine a spotlight on the ceaseless work of Maryland’s volunteers, architects, artisans, legislators, and many more individuals who are doing the...
Recipe for Revitalization
Members of the Preservation Maryland team recently had the pleasure of spending a day in the nation’s Gateway to the West. No, not the one in Missouri—the one right here in Maryland that once served as the start of the United States’ first national highway, the...
Let the Lamp of History Light the Way: Thoughts on the Inauguration of a New Governor
“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” – Maya Angelou Today, citizens from across Maryland, representing every background, race, creed, and culture will assemble in Annapolis to witness the...
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.