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St. Mary’s City: Maryland’s First Capital
Annapolis may be the first city to come to mind when considering Maryland colonial history; but did you know that St. Mary's City was Maryland's first capital? Not only was St. Mary's City established as the first Maryland colony, it was also the birthplace of...
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...
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...
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...
Announcing the 2016 Best of Maryland Preservation Awardees
Our awards program recognizes the people, places, and projects that exemplify the very Best of Maryland; please join us in congratulating this year's awardees! The awards presentation will take place at our fun and casual Best of Maryland awards on Thursday, May...
May Day at National Park Seminary
May is Preservation Month and we'll be keeping you in the loop with posts everyday on interesting history and facts, fun historic sites and restaurants to visit, and lots and lots of events from our statewide calendar. First up, May Day! Originally, this site was...
Pleasant View: From Civil War to Civil Rights
The Pleasant View Historic Site is comprised of the Quince Orchard Colored School, the Pleasant View Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Pleasant View Cemetery. The buildings on this site are monuments to the story of how during segregation African Americans...
Evergreen Heritage Center: Exploring a Hidden Treasure
Over 200 years ago, in the heart of Allegany County, Edward Grimes built a Pennsylvania-style barn from the rich timber and stone resources available on the four 50-acre Western Maryland 'military lots' awarded to him for his Revolutionary War service. Now it's...
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.