News & Blog
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...
Preservation News: State of Md. Announces $15M for Redevelopment of Former Military Base in Washington Co.
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has announced the second recipient of the State of Maryland’s Catalytic Revitalization Tax Credit, designed to rehabilitate formerly government-owned properties for economic and community development...
RFP: Wayfinding Signage Planning – Updated
Preservation Maryland, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, is soliciting proposals from qualified professional consultants to develop a wayfinding signage plan and a message schedule for the South Mountain battleground sites located in...
Building Equitable Communities on MLK Day of Service
Since 1986, Americans have been celebrating the life, work, and impact of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a federal holiday. More recently, it's become more than a day off, but a day on — the National MLK Day of Service. Observed each year on the third Monday in...
Op-Ed: A New Year and The Possibilities for Preservation
The old adage is that when two or more preservationists gather – they complain about the state of preservation. We talk endlessly about our deficiencies. We bemoan what funders will support or how governments are too quick to demolish and too slow to restore. We may...
Unpacking Cambridge: A Story of Rebirth and Reconciliation
The Phillips Packing Company began in Cambridge, Maryland in 1902 with a single plant and went on to become the largest employer in Dorchester County and one of the most recognized names in seafood. As the company expanded, so did its legacy on the Eastern Shore...
Looking Back and Moving Forward
A note from Natalie Henshaw, Director of The Campaign for Historic Trades Happy New Year! As we move into 2023, I want to take a moment and reflect on 2022. The Campaign for Historic Trades’ mission is to expand and strengthen careers in the historic trades. Necessary...
Preservation Maryland’s Top 10 Blogs of 2022
As we gear up to welcome 2023, we're reflecting back on our most popular content from 2022 - from major program announcements, to big preservation wins, to unique stories in Maryland's history - here are your top 10 favorites from the past year. 1. Iconic Maryland...
In the News: Shepherd Alumni Are Working to Preserve and Expand Historic Trade Jobs
Preservation Maryland's national workforce development program The Campaign for Historic Trades was founded in 2019 in partnership with National Park Service’s (NPS) Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) in Frederick, MD to address a national need that’s been...
Major Federal Legislation Championed by Preservation Maryland Heads to President Biden
BALTIMORE (December 22, 2022) - After nearly two years of dedicated advocacy, Preservation Maryland and its national program, The Campaign for Historic Trades, is pleased to announce that the Frederick Jobs and Historic Preservation Training Center Land Acquisition...
Preservation Maryland’s 2022 Local Gift Guide
Each year the Preservation Maryland team compiles a holiday gift guide filled with unique local merchants and makers, so you can shop small and support local businesses. Browse our staff curated gift guide from across the state and grab something special in time for...
Preservation, Planning, and Consensus-building at Falling Waters
In July 1863, a tired and defeated Army of Northern Virginia arrived at the banks of the Potomac River at Williamsport, Maryland. Its invasion of the North, its second in two years, had met a bloody end at the Battle of Gettysburg in nearby Pennsylvania. Now it limped...
Maryland’s Preliminary FY24 Budget Recommends Replenishing Program Open Space
The State of Maryland recently announced the preliminary FY24 budget, including $102 million to fully replenish Program Open Space, eight years ahead of schedule to accelerate land conservation projects. Although still preliminary, Preservation Maryland is pleased to...
Maryland Bravery at the Battle of the Bulge
In the early morning hours of December 16, 1944, the last major German counteroffensive of World War II was launched headlong into unsuspecting American forces. Over the next twenty-one days of sustained fighting, in what has since been known to history at the "Battle...
Support Preservation Maryland’s Annual Fund
In 2022 we have saved more, trained more, and simply accomplished more than any other year in our more than 90-year history. We need your support so we don’t lose the momentum we’ve relentlessly worked to build. Preserving place, championing change, and growing the...
Pretend To Be a Time Traveler Day: Milestone Moments in Maryland History
Today is "Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day" and of course we wouldn't miss the chance to bring you back in time to take a look at milestone moments in Maryland history. Come along with us as we travel from 1695 to 1952 exploring six historic events in the Old Line...
State of Maryland Announces Awards For 376 Businesses to Revitalize Downtowns and Main Streets
A total of 376 businesses in all 23 counties and Baltimore City will receive $24.5 million through the Project Restore initiative—including $8.8 million in property assistance grants and $15.7 million in business operations grants. Project Restore was launched by...
Preservation News: Frederick County to Develop Rustic Roads Program
To ensure Frederick County’s historic scenic rural roadways are preserved for future generations, Frederick County recently announced the creation of a new Rustic Roads Program. The program’s goal is to balance the competing interests of ensuring safe travel with...
Giving Tuesday: Support Our Cemetery Preservation Workshop Series
Cemeteries, like historic buildings and landscapes, provide critical connections between our past and future. This Giving Tuesday, please consider supporting our Cemetery Preservation Workshop series so we have the capacity to educate more future preservationists,...
Culinary Heritage: Recipes for a Traditional Maryland Thanksgiving
Preservation Maryland is thankful to be part of a wonderful community committed to protecting and promoting our shared heritage - not least of which is our culinary traditions. Enjoy our tastiest post of the year as we share an array of classic Maryland Thanksgiving...
Cemetery Preservation: Why It’s Important + 2022 Workshops Recap
Cemeteries, like historic buildings and landscapes, provide critical connections between our past and future. Cemeteries literally contain the physical remnants – human remains – of our past. Cemeteries are evocative and powerful places that speak to descendants and...
Preservation Maryland and The Campaign for Historic Trades Release First-of-its-Kind Labor Study on the Status of Historic Trades in America
Analysis shows the need for a larger and better-trained historic trades workforce; 100,000 workers needed within the next decade BALTIMORE (November 15, 2022) - Preservation Maryland and its national program, The Campaign for Historic Trades, today announced the...
Guest Blog: Del. Brooke Lierman on the Role of Historic Preservation in Winning the Battle for Smart Growth in Maryland
Today we are revisiting Maryland Comptroller-elect Lierman's words from a 2020 guest blog as she makes a powerful case for the important role historic preservation can play in helping Maryland grow smarter. The Role of Historic Preservation in Winning the Battle for...
Job Opportunity: Policy Manager
Preservation Maryland seeks applicants for its Policy Manager position. This is a full-time, benefitted position based in Baltimore, Maryland. Summary of Position Reporting to the Vice President, the Policy Manager leads Advocacy efforts for Preservation Maryland,...
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.