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Preservation Maryland Receives Grant to Support Maryland’s First LGBTQ National Register Nominations
With a grant from the Maryland Historical Trust through the Certified Local Government Program of the National Park Service, Preservation Maryland has selected Dr. Susan Ferentinos to begin work on the state’s first National Register nominations for properties...
Sykesville, Maryland Wins America’s Main Streets Contest
Sykesville, Maryland won America's Main Street contest with an unprecedented number of votes – the town of 4,400 with 44 small businesses garnered more than 125,000 votes in the national contest run by Independent We Stand, an organization that supports and...
Preservation Maryland Statement on Racial Injustice
As Maryland and the rest of the nation protests racial injustice, Preservation Maryland issued the following statement: "Along with the rest of the nation, we here at Preservation Maryland are bearing witness to the widespread protests in response to the murders of...
Advocacy Alert: Land and Water Conservation Fund Essential Tool for Maryland’s Recovery
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is an essential tool for preserving America's vast and varied landscapes and cultural resources. Because of the Act's positive and proven impact, Smart Growth Maryland has joined with a number of national partners to call on...
Celebrating National Trail Day in Maryland
Each year the American Hiking Society leads and organizing special events for National Trail Day! It's a great day to explore Maryland's natural and historic landmarks - often connected through trails and byways. Read on for great trails through the Old Line State:...
Nine New Heritage Fund Grants Support Cultural Groups’ Work During Coronavirus
For over 20 years, the Heritage Fund grant program has provided vital funds for preservation projects across the state – it is a stable source of funding needed by Maryland's cultural organizations now more than ever. This most recent round, awarded in the midst of...
Nicholas Redding, Preservation Maryland Executive Director, Will Serve on Federal Trades Training Task Force
Preservation Maryland Executive Director, Nicholas Redding was selected by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to serve as vice chairman of the Council’s recently formed Traditional Trades Training Task Force. The Task Force is led by Aimee Jorjani,...
New Google Maps Data Shows Maryland’s Desire to Visit Parks During Coronavirus Lockdown
Because of the safety measures taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19, we have all experienced considerable disruption to how we move and where we go. Google has been compiling data about our collective change in movement – and it shows Marylander's unebbing...
More Inspiring Museums Continuing to Support Their Communities During Coronavirus
In two previous blog posts, Preservation Maryland has highlighted the work of the Baltimore Museum of Industry, Salem Town & Gardens, Riversdale House Museum, and others across the country stepping up to support their communities during COVID-19. These cultural...
Harford County is Designated a Certified Local Government by National Park Service
Harford County was recently designated a Certified Local Government by the National Park Service and the Maryland Historical Trust recognizing the County's commitment to local preservation and equally as importantly, opening the county to new preservation funding...
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