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Historic WB Tower Successfully Moved in Brunswick
City residents, preservation proponents and rail enthusiasts alike gathered in Brunswick on April 2, 2022 to watch the culmination of ten years of advocacy, determination, and planning. On that very crisp and sunny morning, the historic West Brunswick Tower—an...
Made in Maryland: Maryland’s Brewing History
It's National Beer Day, and we'll drink to that! If you're from Maryland, you know that Baltimore's National Bohemian beer holds a special place in the hearts of Marylanders - nearly 90% of Natty Boh sales are still made in Baltimore. Today we're looking at the...
Maryland Towns with Unusual Names: Boring
While Preservation Maryland works across the state to preserve historic structures, communities, and stories, we frequently come across quirky bits of Maryland history. Maryland is home to many towns with unusual names, including Boring in Baltimore County. Visit...
Session Update: Key Preservation Bills Crossover
We are closing in on the last few weeks of an extremely busy 90-day legislative session, and Preservation Maryland is staying engaged in Annapolis, with the organization championing several key bills and testifying on many other important pieces of legislation....
Preservation Maryland in the News: Ukrainians in Maryland
Our work isn’t just about physically preserving historic buildings, structures, and sites. It’s also about preserving and celebrating the intangible heritage and culture of people and their communities. President & CEO Nick Redding was interviewed by CBS...
Maryland Road Trip: Exploring Somerset County
The tenth Maryland county on Diane and Jeff Caslow's twenty-three counties and Baltimore City day trip exploration was Somerset. They continue to focus adventures on staying outdoors, expanding exploration around landscape preservation through trails,...
Maryland Day: A Roundup of the Most Interesting Historic Spots in Each County
Maryland Day is the anniversary of when the first European settlers landed in Maryland. They disembarked from ships called the Ark and the Dove and landed on St. Clement’s Island in St. Mary’s County on March 25th, 1634. Marylanders began celebrating the...
Women’s History Month: Spotlight on Mary Mish
As we continue to highlight women who have played a vital role in Maryland's history, today we are featuring Mary Mish. Mish was a historic preservationist in Washington County and, among other accomplishments, worked to turn Harper’s Ferry into a National Monument...
Preserving Irish Heritage in Baltimore
Irish immigrants largely arrived to the port in Baltimore in the mid-1800s seeking refuge during the Potato Famine. By 1880 the Irish made up close to 25% of the foreign-born population of Baltimore. Many immigrants became railroad workers on the B&O Railroad,...
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Executive Director of the Baltimore National Heritage Area
As we continue to profile Maryland women who have made an everlasting impact on our state, we're featuring Shauntee Daniels, current Executive Director of the Baltimore National Heritage Area, an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Baltimore’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.