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Legislative Update: FY17 Operating Budget is Mixed Bag for Preservation
Governor Hogan's proposed FY17 operating budget is a mixed bag for historic preservation. While cuts to the Maryland Heritage Area Authority have been avoided - and full-funding preserved at $3M - this budget marks the sixth straight year that no funding has been...
At the Helm of Maryland’s Last Skipjacks Project
Cyndy Carrington Miller is an inspired-Marylander, starting the Last Skipjacks Project in order to answer the question she most frequently heard as crew and first mate on the Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester: “How many skipjacks are left?” Beginning in 2009, Cyndy set...
Preservation in Progress: Update on Six-to-Fix
2015 was a busy year. In addition to our ongoing advocacy work, grantmaking efforts and education programming, we also launched our Six-to-Fix program, which has been quietly picking up steam. The next big announcements will include opportunities for Marylanders to...
State of Preservation 2015: Is Maryland’s History being Protected for Future Generations?
The Future of Maryland’s Past is a visual report prepared by Preservation Maryland that attempts to answer the question: “Is Maryland’s history being protected for future generations?” Since 1931, Preservation Maryland has been at the front-lines of preservation,...
Rosenwald Schools: A Great Partnership for Education
The Rosenwald School building program played a prominent and pivotal role in the education of African Americans in the early 20th century. A result of a partnership between Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee Institute and Julius Rosenwald, President of Sears, Roebuck...
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:...
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.