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Momentum Building for Expansion of Campaign for Historic Trades
Over the course of a challenging year, the Campaign for Historic Trades has continued to invest in the future of this critical training program -- and in 2021 this national programmatic effort of Preservation Maryland is poised to improve the future of historic...
Top Three Video: Preservation Maryland’s 2020 Year-in-Review
Preservation Maryland hosted a Year-in-Review live video event for the organizations' members and supports on Facebook in early-December 2020. Watch this recording of a conversation among Preservation Maryland's Executive Director and key staff members about the...
Scientific Research Uncovers One of Hagerstown’s Oldest Standing Structures
Preservation Maryland, with the assistance and generous support of the Maryland Department of Transportation and State Highway Administration, is pleased to announce the findings of a recently completed dendrochronology report which confirms 417 North Jonathan is...
Preservation Maryland Receives Funding from Maryland Humanities to Support Women’s History Podcast Project
Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce it has received a grant award from Maryland Humanities' Voices and Votes Electoral Engagement Project to support the expansion of the organization's Ballot & Beyond women's history project. Preservation Maryland will...
The Essential Maryland Holiday Gift Guide 2020
This year's holidays are an opportunity for Marylanders to support our state's economy, and local businesses – and share a smile with our friends and family. Many Maryland-based companies are offering online ordering to provide a safe way to shop. Take a minute to...
Economic Report Finds Cumberland at a Crossroads: Preservation or Demolition
Placeeconomics has prepared and released a report about the economic impact of historic preservation in the western Maryland City of Cumberland. The 96-page report makes the case for historic preservation with clarity: "Where public resources are limited, it is...
In Memoriam: Doug Hayes, Preservationist & Historian
In early December, 2020, a long-time preservationist and friend of Preservation Maryland, Doug Hayes, formerly of Laurel, Maryland and late of Walkersville, Maryland passed away unexpectedly. To honor Doug's legacy of preservation, including his passion for...
Preservation Grant Program Invests in Stewardship of Heritage Tourism Anchors During Difficult Times
Preservation Maryland and the Maryland Historical Trust are pleased to award over $50,000 in grant funds to several significant heritage tourism destinations, including Main Streets, open spaces, historic sites, and cultural attractions. The statewide Heritage Fund...
With Gratitude: Thank You To Our Donors During this Season of Thanks
Organizations like Preservation Maryland aren’t just preserving the past – we’re investing in our future. In just the past year we’ve invested heavily in our work and refused to accept the mounting challenges as a reason to retreat or hold our position. You are...
Virtual Public Meetings Convene Dozens of Stakeholders to Discuss Falling Waters Battlefield Plans
Under contract with Preservation Maryland, Hanbury Preservation Consulting conducted two virtual public meetings earlier this month for a project related to the future of Falling Waters Battlefield in Washington County, Maryland. Preservation Maryland selected...
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.