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History and Industrial Heritage at Elkridge Furnace
In partnership with the Department of Natural Resources, Preservation Maryland is leading the restoration and interpretive design of the Elkridge Furnace Plank Houses in Howard County. These structures, with their unique architectural features and historical...
Advocacy Alert: Recommendation Made to Eliminate Land Conservation Funding in Maryland
Today, the Maryland Department of Legislative Services, which provides analysis of the budget and policy issues for the Maryland General Assembly issued its report on the proposed budget for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The full...
In Photos: Raising the Historic Burtis House in Annapolis
Today we're bringing you an action-packed update from the Historic Property Redevelopment team! As we announced late last year, work began on the historic Burtis House in Annapolis for structure stabilization. We were able to capture the process of our general...
Preservation Legislative Priorities | 2025 Legislative Session
As the Maryland General Assembly reconvenes in Annapolis, Preservation Maryland is working with legislators, committees, and members of the Moore-Miller Administration to support policy and funding that will empower historic preservation efforts across the state....
Memorable Snowstorms in Maryland History
The first snowfall of the season always brings a renewed sense of wonder (once the slush kicks in, Marylanders can agree the charm wears off). From the rolling hills of western Maryland to our scenic shores, Maryland’s geography is a varied winter wonderland and...
Agenda for the Statewide Smart Growth Workshop
Our Statewide Smart Growth Workshop is Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 10a-30 in Downtown Frederick at Tenth Ward Distilling Co. (55 E. Patrick Street). Register here! This dynamic workshop brings together organizations, individuals, municipalities, and agencies...
Work Begins on Historic Burtis House Rehabilitation
Work has begun on the Historic Property Redevelopment project, the Historic Burtis House in Annapolis, in preparation for structure stabilization, part of the Phase I of the Rehabilitation Plan. At the conclusion of this preliminary phase of work, the historic...
Maryland Votes: Historic Places Tell the Story of The Struggle For Suffrage
As Marylanders head to the polls, election day provides an opportunity to look back and reflect on the long struggle for universal suffrage – the right of all citizens to vote – and here in the Old Line State, that story is recorded in countless historic places and...
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024
Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the original inhabitants of the Americas – the first people who called this land home. Today we’re sharing an assortment of Preservation Maryland grant-funded projects, cultural heritage features, and resources so you can explore the histories that are a elemental part of life in Maryland.
Deconstruction: Building Maryland’s Sustainable Future
As Maryland strives to meet its ambitious climate goals such as net zero emissions by 2045, innovative approaches to sustainability are essential. One approach is accelerating the circular economy – a system that reuses, recycles, and refurbishes products and...
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.