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In Photos: Raising the Historic Burtis House in Annapolis
Today we're bringing you an action-packed update from the Historic Property Redevelopment team! As we announced late last year, work began on the historic Burtis House in Annapolis for structure stabilization. We were able to capture the process of our general...
Memorable Snowstorms in Maryland History
The first snowfall of the season always brings a renewed sense of wonder (once the slush kicks in, Marylanders can agree the charm wears off). From the rolling hills of western Maryland to our scenic shores, Maryland’s geography is a varied winter wonderland and...
Agenda for the Statewide Smart Growth Workshop
Our Statewide Smart Growth Workshop is Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 10a-30 in Downtown Frederick at Tenth Ward Distilling Co. (55 E. Patrick Street). Register here! This dynamic workshop brings together organizations, individuals, municipalities, and agencies...
Work Begins on Historic Burtis House Rehabilitation
Work has begun on the Historic Property Redevelopment project, the Historic Burtis House in Annapolis, in preparation for structure stabilization, part of the Phase I of the Rehabilitation Plan. At the conclusion of this preliminary phase of work, the historic...
The Marylander Who Dreamed of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is consistently ranked as one of the nation's most moving and powerful war memorials and its history started in Maryland with the vision and tenacity of Jan Scruggs. Jan Scruggs, a native of Bowie, joined the U.S. Army in 1968 as the...
Maryland Votes: Historic Places Tell the Story of The Struggle For Suffrage
As Marylanders head to the polls, election day provides an opportunity to look back and reflect on the long struggle for universal suffrage – the right of all citizens to vote – and here in the Old Line State, that story is recorded in countless historic places and...
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024
Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the original inhabitants of the Americas – the first people who called this land home. Today we’re sharing an assortment of Preservation Maryland grant-funded projects, cultural heritage features, and resources so you can explore the histories that are a elemental part of life in Maryland.
Deconstruction: Building Maryland’s Sustainable Future
As Maryland strives to meet its ambitious climate goals such as net zero emissions by 2045, innovative approaches to sustainability are essential. One approach is accelerating the circular economy – a system that reuses, recycles, and refurbishes products and...
Preservation Maryland Awarded $737,417 for Maryland Canal Towns Reinvestment and Revitalization Initiative
One of 17 National Park Service grants awarded to support preservation in rural communities Preservation Maryland received $737,417 from the National Park Service, one of 17 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants awarded to support economic development through...
Sites of Enslavement Research Project- Public Help Needed
The City of Frederick recently received grant funding from the Maryland Historical Trust to research and compile a historic context study identifying sites associated with slavery. With their partners at the African American Resources, Cultural Heritage Society of...
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.