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Op-Ed: Maryland Matters Publishes, “Pandemic Shines a Spotlight on the Power of Places to Sustain Us” by Executive Director, Nicholas Redding
Maryland Matters, an independent, non-partisan news site about Maryland government and politics, recently published an Op-Ed by Preservation Maryland Executive Director, Nicholas Redding. PUBLISHED BY MARYLAND MATTERS APRIL 24, 2020 As individuals across the globe...
More Inspiring Stories from Museums Innovating During the Pandemic
Innovative historians across the country have been ramping up engaging online education efforts while museums, visitors centers, and historical societies are closed for safety. Here are just some of the inspiring and interesting stories we've compiled from our...
New Report: Advancing the Preservation and Reuse of Maryland’s Historic Complexes
What should the State of Maryland do with large vacant historic complexes? A new report prepared for the Maryland Department of Planning calls for strategic policy changes and increased project funding to advance preservation and reuse. Dozens of stakeholders,...
Three Online Resources for Preservation, Sustainability, and Leadership Training
Whether you're a historic district commissioner, main street manager, board president, architecture student, or a long-time preservationist looking to learn something new – now might just be a good time to check out new online learning opportunities abound....
Three Maryland Maritime Museums You Can Tour Today…Virtually
Here are three ways to explore Maryland's maritime culture, virtually: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum maintains historic vessels, like floating artifacts, at their dock in St. Michael's. Their collection represents many of the...
Deadline Extended: Apply Now for the Baltimore City Historic Preservation Fund
The Baltimore City Historic Preservation Fund is a dedicated source of funding for revitalization work across Baltimore City now in its second funding round. Deadline Extended: The deadline for the Baltimore Preservation Fund has been extended to October 16, 2020....
Smart Growth Maryland Statement: The Power of Open Space
In this unprecedented time, where many people are feeling isolated by the distancing measures needed to stay safe during an international pandemic, many have turned to the natural world for support. Indeed, we have truly seen the value of open space in the weeks...
Legislation Seeks to Strengthen Frederick County’s Forest Conservation Policies
Smart Growth Maryland helps lead a number of countywide coalitions that advocate for smart growth policy including in Frederick County where several important bills are being considered by the County Council. The Smarter Growth Alliance for Frederick County is a...
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Release New Report on Flooding in Ellicott City
A case study of flooding in Ellicott City, Maryland was recently included as part of a larger study by the ResilientAmerica Program of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. In December 2019, Preservation Maryland Executive Director Nicholas...
Maryland’s African American Soldiers at Appomattox
On April 9, 1865, the long and bloody fighting in Virginia came to its dramatic conclusion at Appomattox Court House. The story has been told many times — but often overlooked is the story of Maryland's African American soldiers present for the surrender of the...
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