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Canal Towns Q&A
Join us! Thursday, October 8, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ETC&O Canal Headquarters, 142 W Potomac St, Williamsport, MD 21795 The Maryland Canal Towns Reinvestment & Revitalization Initiative (CTRR) provides funding to help bring vacant and underutilized...
Breaking Ground at the Historic Ellicott City Jail
On Monday, Preservation Maryland joined Howard County leaders, community partners, educators, and supporters at the historic Ellicott City Jail for a ceremonial wood signing, recognizing the start of work at the site. Built in 1851, the jail has witnessed some of...
OpEd: A Place for the Recent Past
Marylanders recently learned that the COMSAT building – a midcentury modern landmark for thousands of commuters along I-270 – would meet its ultimate demise at the end of the bulldozer’s blade. The long vacant building had been the source of concern and challenge...
The Data Center Debate in Maryland: Policy, Infrastructure, and Preservation Impacts
This spring, Preservation Maryland/Smart Growth Maryland staff have been keeping a close eye on the topic of data centers. We even signed up for eblasts from two opposing coalitions, the “anti-data center” group Marylanders for Data Center Reform, and the “for-data...
Under the State House Dome: 2026 Recap
With the 2026 legislative session now adjourned, the Maryland General Assembly has taken final action on a slate of bills impacting historic preservation, funding, and community development across the state. The results reflect a mix of meaningful...
Howard County Approves Lease for Historic Jail, Advancing Transformative Preservation Project
Preservation Maryland today announced the passage of CB18-2026, authorizing a 40-year lease agreement with Howard County for the historic Ellicott City Jail at 1 Emory Street in Ellicott City. The legislation marks a major milestone in the...
Under the Statehouse Dome: Crossing Over to Sine Die
As winter releases its icy grip on Maryland and the waters of the Chesapeake awake, the work of the Maryland General Assembly picks up steam as legislators race toward the final day of session (Sine Die) on April 13, 2026. Before the end, however, all bills must...
Orioles Baseball Thrives Because of Great Architecture
Maryland’s historic architecture serves as the backdrop to our lives. From ball games to baptisms, architecture quite literally shapes the way we experience life. Imposing edifices of stone or brick seem intransigent to humanity – but behind every imposing...
YIGBY: A Strategic Framework for Faith-Owned Real Estate Activation & Preservation in Maryland
Maryland’s history as a proprietary colony founded for religious freedom contributes to its rich collection of historic religious sites. Today, faith-owned properties dot the Maryland (MD) landscape to the tune of over 37,000 acres. Religious...
Under the Statehouse Dome: Second Advocacy Update from Annapolis
While Maryland endured some of the coldest temperatures in recent memory, the work of the Maryland General Assembly continued – with several significant potential impacts for the preservation community. Below is the latest news, organized by Preservation...
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.