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Celebrating Johns Hopkins’ Birthday in Maryland

Let's celebrate Johns Hopkins' birthday by reflecting on his contributions to Maryland's scientific culture, and also, current efforts to preserve sites of his life, including his childhood home, Whites Hall.   Johns Hopkins (May 19, 1795, Anne Arundel County,...

V-E Day

This year, Mother's Day, celebrated the second Sunday in May, falls on May 8th, which is also Victory in Europe or V-E Day. On May 8, 1945, the Allies accepted the surrender of Germany's Nazi armed forces. The photograph above is by A. Aubrey Bodine, a widely known...

Havre De Grace Decoy Festival Sign

Havre de Grace Decoy Museum

Situated at the mouth of the Susquehanna River in Harford County, Havre de Grace is known for its relaxing waterfront atmosphere and historic sites, such as Concord Point Lighthouse and the currently under-restoration Opera House; it is less-well-known, but...

Star Wars: Return of the Preservationists

May the Fourth Be With You

You might be wondering why we’re doing a Star Wars post today; we recommend looking at the calendar and saying the date out loud. And, of course, reading the rest of this blog: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… With these words begins one of the most...

National Teacher’s Day

We're sure that many of you can remember the name of the most influential teachers in your life or your children's life; and collectively through history, where would we be without them? Today, May 3, is National Teacher Appreciation Day and is a great time to...

Castle Entrance from the Enchanted Forest at Clark's Elioak Farm

The Enchanted Forest

Once upon a time, there was an abandoned theme park in Howard County, Maryland... It was a magical place that captured the imagination of countless Marylanders and out-of-towners, adults and children alike, for over thirty years. To the chagrin of all who held such...

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.