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#EmancipationInSharpsburg: Where Social Media, Civil War History, and Preservation Meet
In the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area—one of Maryland’s thirteen certified Heritage Areas covering portions of Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties—we’re using 21st century technology to help visitors and residents discover our Civil War heritage. Over...
New Coalitions Request Support of Governor Hogan
In the shadow of the historic Phillips Packing Plant in Cambridge Maryland, Preservation Maryland joined with preservationists from across the state to announce the creation of two diverse coalitions: the Campaign for Maryland History and the Maryland Historic Tax...
Recap: Preservation Summer School 2015
Preservation Maryland recently convened one of the largest gatherings of Main Street and Heritage Area staff and supporters for a one-day intensive Summer School program on economic development and heritage tourism. Over 100 preservationists heard from 14 speakers...
Tour Recap: Indigenous Landscapes Kayaking
Preservation Maryland hosted a kayaking tour for fifteen adventurers near the City of Crisfield, in Somerset County on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The tour was led by Mike Hinman of the Accohannock Indian Tribe and traversed creeks familiar to native people and...
Sustained Advocacy for State Preservation in 2015
Preservation Maryland was busy in Annapolis during the 2015 session of the Maryland General Assembly working to generate support for the programs, funding, and policies that make preservation possible - all under our campaign, "I'm With Barbara." Barbara Fritchie,...
Providing Direct Support to Preservation Efforts Statewide
In fiscal year 2015, in partnership with the Maryland Historical Trust, Preservation Maryland awarded Heritage Fund grants to fifteen historic preservation projects across the state. Highlights from this round of grants included funding to St. Mary’s College for an...
On Facebook, join the Maryland Preservation Forum
Earlier this year, Preservation Maryland launched a new Facebook forum for preservation dialogue and discussion. The Maryland Preservation Forum is a free and open platform for individuals, organizations and our supporters to exchange thoughts and opinions on...
Endangered: Valve House in Clifton Park
The Valve House in Clifton Park in Baltimore City was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY In the midst of Clifton Park, the former home and farm of Mr. Johns Hopkins, sits an octagonal stone building that catches the eye of any passersby. The...
Endangered: Nelson Homestead
The Nelson Homestead in Somerset County was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY The Nelson Homestead, also known as the Elisha Riggins House, is a very significant late Federal period telescope house that dates from 1836. Built by Elisha Riggins,...
Endangered: Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant in Washington County was listed as an Endangered Maryland site in 2014. HISTORY Mt. Pleasant is located on top of a hill just to the south of Sharpsburg and adjacent to the western boundary of the Antietam National Battlefield. The property contains...
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.