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National Crabmeat Day: A Look at the History of Crabbing in Maryland
While Marylanders are well known for their pride in their state flag, they are also known for their love of crabs -- and the Old Bay that they sprinkle on them. Crabs are a staple in Maryland. Boiled, steamed, broiled, sautéed. Crab soup, crab cakes, crab dip....
MD Women in History: Edna Story Latimer
Edna Story Latimer was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1878. She was a staunch suffragist involved in campaigning against President Wilson and national anti-suffrage candidates, as well as one of the organizers of the Maryland Just Government League. Edna was proud...
MD Women in History + National Anthem Day
Continuing with our Women’s History Month feature commemorating the vital role of women in American history, we bring you another inspiring story of a Maryland woman from our past: Mary Young Pickersgill. Today is also National Anthem Day, a perfect time to honor...
Women’s History Month: MD Women in History and Today
March is Women's History Month, commemorating and encouraging the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. This month Preservation Maryland will be sharing the inspiring stories of Maryland women - both in our history and...
This Day in History: Chartering of the B&O Railroad
On February 28, 1827, Maryland merchants and bankers came together to charter the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad. The oldest railroad in the United States, the B&O Railroad connected over thirteen states with rail lines. This railroad was the first...
Maryland Road Trip: Exploring Charles County
Diane and Jeff's ninth Maryland county on their twenty-three counties and Baltimore City exploration was Charles County. They continue to explore through the lens of staying outdoors and finding landscape preservation through trails, conservancies, preserves, and...
Ukrainian Contributions to Maryland History
As all eyes turn to Ukraine and the potential for the largest ground war in Europe since the end of World War II, it's a moment to remember the tremendous contributions the Ukrainian people have made right here in Maryland. Like many immigrants of Eastern Europe,...
We Loved with a Love That Was More Than Love
Our work, our colleagues, our partners, our team, and our state - we are feeling the love today! Marylander Edgar Allan Poe may have inspired the title to this post, but it's your support that inspires our team! We've assembled our heart bombs and visited our...
Redding Testifies on State Trades Corps Legislation
President & CEO Nicholas Redding testified this week, in front of the Senate Budget and Tax Committee, in support of legislation, SB228, to make improvements to the Maryland Corps program, including the creation of a state Historic Trades Corps. Preservation...
Join Our Team: Preservation Initiatives Manager
Preservation Maryland is currently recruiting for a Preservation Initiatives Manager, a full-time position, to join our team. POSITION DESCRIPTION | Preservation Initiatives Manager This is a full-time position which will manage and oversee the broad range of...
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.