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Tour Recap: Columbia Archives Bus Tour
During the time of development of the planned community of Columbia, Maryland, there was always a community organization envisioned; it was originally named the Columbia Park and Recreation Association, and now, the Columbia Association. The Association has done...
Reflections on D-Day: “To set free a suffering humanity”
On June 6, 1944 the United States along with its Allies from around the globe landed on the shores of fortress Europe and opened up a new front in the campaign to free the world of fascism and tyranny. This was D-Day. Anniversary Conversation: Upon the 76th...
Maryland’s Historic Wineries
Maryland has a fine culinary history and wine making is no exception. In fact, our foodways traditions are common themes in promoting the history and culture of Maryland, like Wine Trails, and yet another way you can support a local economy. So, today we will...
Columbia, Maryland in Context
An early planning document pertaining to the development of the Columbia Mall, a major component of Columbia’s Town Center, summarizes James Rouse’s aims for the city he founded: "Columbia is designed to provide the best possible environment for the growth of...
Fort McHenry: Revolutionary War Fort & Birthplace of the National Anthem
As Marylanders, we are stewards of one of the great sites of American history; Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shine, and the birthplace of the National Anthem.We're proud to tell the story of the preservation of Fort McHenry and the flag that inspired...
Historic Sites of Ocean City, Maryland
One of Maryland's go-to summer spots is the beach and boardwalk of Ocean City, Maryland! So today on National Sunscreen Day, Preservation Maryland wants to remind you to (1) protect your skin and (2) dig a little deeper into the history of OC when you visit this...
Maryland’s Connection to Space Exploration
Today is Sally Ride Day, a unique holiday celebrating the birth of the first American woman to travel to space, and the perfect day to explore Maryland's connection to space exploration through NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. NASA's...
Stand With Preservation Maryland and Oppose Development of Princeton Battlefield
Preservation Maryland has joined a nationwide coalition of organizations, lawmakers and preservationists calling on the Institute for Advanced Study to reconsider their plans to develop the historic Princeton Battlefield. While the proposed project in New...
The First Telegram from Washington to Baltimore
On this day in 1844, the first telegram was sent from Washington, DC to Baltimore by Samuel F.B. Morse; the first words sent across the wire were, "WHAT HATH GOD WROUGHT." This ominous phrase was suggested by Annie Ellsworth, the daughter of the Commissioner of...
Maryland’s “Little Vegas” in Charles County
Waldorf in Southern Maryland's Charles County, was once known for tobacco farming and referred to as Beantown after one of the town's founding families, and later in the mid-20th century Waldorf had a distinctive past as Maryland's Little Vegas. Gambling was...
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.