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Star Wars: Return of the Preservationist
A short time ago at a nearby historic building...a devious demolition team is trying to destroy a local historic building. Luckily, a member of an ancient order of Historic Preservationists stands ready to stop them! The force is strong with Preservation Maryland....
Maryland Music: An Interview with the band Pretty Gritty
Preservation Maryland had the opportunity to sit down for a Q&A with Blaine Heinonen and Sarah Wolff, the Montgomery County, Maryland natives behind the band, Pretty Gritty, a folksy duo act that self describes as, “Americana, Country, and lots of Soul.” Their...
It’s Our Job to Protect History
Since 1931, Preservation Maryland has depended on people just like you– people who recognize the value of our heritage and the role it can play in creating vibrant and sustainable communities for the future. Ultimately, your support gave us the courage to launch a...
Made in Maryland: Local Holiday Gift Guide 2015
As Marylanders rush around this time of year to find the perfect presents and treats, it’s important to remember the scores of wonderful Maryland-made products that can make the ideal gift. Supporting Maryland manufacturers keeps profits local, supports our local...
Live in History with Maryland’s Resident Curatorship Program
Does living in a historic house located within one of Maryland’s scenic State Parks, Natural Resource Management Areas or other protected state lands sound like a dream come true? Several properties are now available through Maryland's Resident Curatorship Program:...
Six Ways to Save Maryland History on Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday we’re offering our friends six specific opportunities to help save and protect Maryland history as a part of our Six-to-Fix program. “We’re not makers of History. We are made by history.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King spoke...
Testimony: Anacostia Trail Heritage Area Boundary Expansion
Preservation Maryland supports the Maryland Heritage Area Authority, and each of the Heritage Areas - every county and Baltimore City are served by the Authority's heritage and cultural tourism promotion and dollar-for-dollar grants. When the Maryland Heritage Area...
We’re Live: Preservation Maryland Launches New Website
It’s official. After months of planning, writing, designing…re-writing…re-designing…and feverish testing, by the awesome web team at Younts Design Inc, our new website is now live. The primary goal of the new site is to become the go-to repository of all things...
Museum Dance Off – Yes, That’s a Thing, and It’s Awesome.
In the spring of 2015, we at Historic London Town and Gardens decided to participate in a museum dance off video competition. Yes, seriously, there is a museum dance off video competition. No, I’m not making that up. It’s even international. While predominantly...
Saving and Reusing Historic Barns in Maryland
Barns are highly recognizable structures throughout rural Maryland, but as their intended purpose has largely disappeared their function and futures are in question. Barn-specific funding has dried-up, but there may be other programs you can use to support barn...
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.