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Modern Maryland: New Mark Commons listed on the National Register
In time for their 50th anniversary celebrating, the planned community of New Mark Commons in Montgomery County has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This designation follows that of Caderock Springs and other mid-century historic resources...
Alert: Funding for Preservation Grants on the Chopping Block
On Thursday, August 31, the Hogan Administration recommended $68 million in cuts to the current state budget - including a complete elimination of the state's Survey & Research preservation grants. Saved! On Wednesday, September 6, Preservation Maryland...
Photos: Old Line State Summit
On Wednesday, July 12, 2017, Preservation Maryland hosted Maryland's annual historic preservation conference, the Old Line State Summit on the historic campus of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. If you missed the conference, we've provided select sessions as...
Update: Stemmer House Threatened by Land Subdivision Again
The ca. 1761 Stemmer House in the Owings Mills area is under threat again by development pressure to subdivide the adjacent land into lots for new residential construction. The Valleys Planning Council, a regional land conservation non-profit, fought off a similar...
Video: We Fight for Sustainability
The greenest building is the one already standing. At Preservation Maryland, we’re fighting hard to put preservation at the center of important conversations about the future of our earth and the role our community can play in making Maryland a more sustainable...
Video: We Fight for Community
Nothing can replace the feel or the authenticity of a historic place or a community. History endows society with a sense of purpose and gives communities solid bedrock upon which to build a more just, sustainable future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u2QXFho_qA...
Video: Heritage Fund Grant FAQ Answered
Does your Maryland preservation project need funding? The Heritage Fund grant program recently surpassed the $1 million dollar mark providing direct funding to historic preservation projects across Maryland! And there are two application periods each year. FAQ...
Photographing the Doors of Frederick
Frederick-based photographer, Mary Kate Battles, challenged herself to document the doors of Frederick - and succeed with her A Door A Day project on Instagram. She hopes to turn the beautiful images into a book in the future. In the mean time find out more about...
PreserveCast Ep. 21: Historic Preservation and Flood Mitigation
Flooding is a serious problem for any building, but for a historic building, it can be catastrophic. Fortunately for us there are experts out there like this week's PreserveCast guest Rod Scott who are able to help property owners take preventative measures. Rod...
Petition: Take a Stand for Ocean City History
The latest fight over the future of the historic Dumser’s Dairyland building on the Ocean City Boardwalk is a stark reminder that Ocean City’s rich history matters to Marylanders. Nostalgia is a powerful force. The sights, smells and sounds of the Ocean City...
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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.