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Best of Maryland Awards: Submit a Nomination for 2021
The Best of Maryland Award nomination period is now open for 2021. Nominations are due July 16, 2021. Preservation Maryland's Best of Maryland Awards shine a spotlight on the ceaseless work of Maryland's volunteers, architects, artisans, legislators, and many more...
Preservation Playlist 1930s: The Golden Age of Music
In this edition of the Preservation Playlist, we're rewinding the track all the way back to the 1930s. Did you know that June is Black Music Appreciation Month? In 1979, under President Jimmy Carter, the month of June was dedicated to celebrating and appreciating...
Forgotten Hagerstown History on Jonathan Street
As work on the Jonathan Street cabin progresses and the once-stripped structure gradually forms into a cozy abode, it seems appropriate to reflect on those who once called 417 home. While not everyone left their marks on the dwelling like H. May, each resident’s...
Stewards VISTA Service Opportunity
The Campaign for Historic Trades is looking for a passionate, adventurous, and driven individual for a 12-month term position, hired through the Conservation Legacy Stewards AmeriCorps VISTA Program. This person will help The Campaign's efforts to register...
Mapping, Documenting, and Highlighting LGBTQ+ History in Maryland
During this year's Pride Month, join us as we highlight important LGBTQ+ history, sites, and individuals in Maryland. Preservation Maryland has been leading a statewide effort to research and preserve LGBTQ+ history in the Old Line State for several years, and the...
May PreserveCast Recap
PreserveCast brings you stories from around the world about the people who are doing the work to preserve, interpret, and save our past. Hosted by Preservation Maryland's President and CEO Nicholas Redding, each weekly episode makes the case for the value,...
Maryland Road Trip: Trails, Rails, and Nature in Anne Arundel County
For those of you who followed the Maryland road trip experts Diane and Jeff Caslow on their first adventure to explore every county in Maryland over a two-year period, they're back again, and this time, with a twist! In this first blog post of the new series, Jeff...
Wrapping Up National Preservation Month & Thoughts for the Future
A note from Preservation Maryland President & CEO Nicholas Redding As National Preservation Month comes to an end, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on the broad, enduring and tangible impacts preservation is having across our state and the nation....
Research in the Time of COVID-19: Case Studies from 400 Years of African American History Fellowship Webinar
Online Old Line State Summit Session How has COVID-19 impacted research methods? This webinar will explore this question with a group of four anthropologists and historians to provide insight into their research on the Underground Railroad in 19th century Maryland....
Announcing Preservation Maryland’s First Patron
May is National Preservation Month - an entire month devoted to recognizing the broad and enduring social and economic benefits of historic preservation. This Preservation Month, Preservation Maryland is thrilled to announce Peter Ginn as its first Patron....
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.