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Ellicott City Flood Recovery Announced as Six-to-Fix Project
Following the disastrous July flood, Preservation Maryland staff moved quickly to support the rebuilding effort in Ellicott City and have been on the ground since. In late July at a press conference, Preservation Maryland announced their intention to make the...
Making your Historic Maryland Home more Energy Efficient
Many older and historic homes are energy efficient, and can be made even more efficient through restoring historic features and completing an energy audit and following those expert recommendations. There are services and incentives throughout Maryland that can...
October is Baltimore Architecture Month
AIABaltimore and the Baltimore Architecture Foundation present the 13th annual celebration of Baltimore Architecture Month: a series of events that recognize Baltimore’s built environment and architectural heritage. Explore the legacy Baltimore’s historic...
Get the Inside Scoop on Doors Open Baltimore
Have you had this familiar experience? You are walking around Baltimore and catch a glimpse inside a beautiful building that you have always wanted to visit. Even though the lights are on, the building isn’t open to just anyone, so you resign yourself to never...
Six-to-Fix Update: Architects Visit Holly Hall
Our Six-to-Fix program brings together the resources, people, and intention to make real impact at threatened historic places. Last year, we accepted the ca. 1810 Holly Hall house and grounds in Cecil County into the program because of the tremendous local...
Training Recap: Historic Window Workshop
On Saturday, September 17, 2016, Preservation Maryland hosted a dozen enthusiastic homeowners, DIYers, and preservationists at half-day workshop on historic window restoration led by historic preservation expert Douglas Claytor that took place at the Cozy Inn...
Do Good and Get Dirty on National Public Lands Days
On this Centennial of the National Park Service, we as Marylanders can appreciate not only our national parks like Assateague Island or Antietam Battlefield, but the many public lands that we enjoy. Whether large parks, local greenspaces, or community gardens, we...
Five Reasons to join Preservation Maryland Today
Find out why our supporters from across the state are passionate about our work and why they hope you'll join with them today, and become a member of Preservation Maryland. You'll join this winning team that is actively saving places that truly matter. 1. Because...
A Pivotal Moment: The Battle of Shepherdstown
The fighting didn't stop at Antietam — and just two days later the armies re-engaged along the banks of the Potomac at Shepherdstown. Preservation Maryland Executive Director Nicholas Redding published the following essay in Hallowed Ground on the 150th anniversary...
The Maryland Signers of the Constitution
On September 17, 1787, three representatives of Maryland signed their names to the freshly-inked United States Constitution, beginning the path towards full ratification and establishing a new government. Signing on behalf of Maryland were James McHenry, Daniel 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.