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Plow Monday: A Reminder of Our Agricultural Roots
Today, as the mechanized, technological world marches on, "Plow Monday," is all but forgotten. But, the once venerated date on the early agricultural calendar is reminder of our roots -- and of those who still toil to nourish us. "Venerate the plow" - American...
Researching the History of the Berlin House
Featured image: The Berlin house circa 1900, when S. Maple Avenue was known as Third Street. The postcard misidentifies the street. Image courtesy of the Brunswick History Commission. Image directly above: The Berlin house in 2023. While some changes are evident,...
Just Released: Building Communities Paper Model Project (pt. 1)!
If you saw our social media post last week featuring our handcrafted holiday mini "Maryland Main Street" you probably recognized some of the buildings that lined our historic cobblestone street. Today we're excited to release three of those paper model projects...
Your Top Blogs from 2023
As we gear up to welcome 2024, we’re reflecting back on our most popular content from 2023 – from major program announcements, to big preservation wins, to unique stories in Maryland’s history – here are your top blogs from each month! January We announced our Best...
More Than 200 Local Revitalization Projects Awarded Funding
Governor Wes Moore recently announced $63.7 million in Fiscal Year 2024 awards for seven state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The awards to county and municipal governments, community...
Make Your Year-End Gift Today
DONATE TODAY As CEO of a statewide organization, I travel a lot . When I visit Maryland communities and walk down historic main streets, along waterfronts, or through neighborhoods—all with their own unique character—I immediately notice the way the history of the...
Local Gift Guide 2023
Pictured above: Mid-century modern holiday houses at In Watermelon Sugar in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood. Each year the Preservation Maryland team compiles a holiday gift guide filled with unique local merchants and makers so you can shop small and support...
Preservation Maryland, Maryland Park Service Partner on Historic Resource Study
Study will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the historic structures presently under MPS management Preservation Maryland today announced the kick-off of a system-wide historic resource survey of Maryland Park Service (Maryland Department of Natural...
PresMD CEO Appointed to Maryland 250 Commission by Governor Moore
Governor Wes Moore has announced the appointment of the Maryland 250 Commission, including Preservation Maryland’s President & CEO Nicholas Redding. This Commission was created in July 2023 by Executive Order 01.01.2023.10, rescinding a 2021 Executive Order...
10 Projects Awarded $20 Million+ in Historic Revitalization Tax Credits
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.
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.