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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...
This Route One Apparel Coupon Code Saves You $15 & Supports Preservation Maryland
Thanks to the generosity of Ali von Paris of Route One Apparel, Preservation Maryland is able to offer you a coupon code for $15 off any purchase of $50 or more through the end of 2020. Use PRESMD15 to access the savings – and we'll get 10% of total sales a...
Webinar Recap: Researching Underground Railroad History in Maryland for NPS Network to Freedom Applications
Based on the interest in our previous webinar about authentic storytelling along the Underground Railroad, Preservation Maryland worked with our partners to host a free webinar specifically about Underground Railroad research in Maryland and taking the needed steps...
Annual Fund 2020: Two Special Giving Incentives
I joined Preservation Maryland as Director of Development this summer, amidst a global pandemic, civil unrest, and a presidential election on the horizon. In these past few tumultuous months, one thing is clear – history is happening. Preservation Maryland does not...
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.