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Most Endangered Update: New Report on Annapolis City Dock Calls for Resiliency and Preservation
Earlier this year, the City Dock Action Committee presented their recommendations for Annapolis’ City Dock in a public meeting, illustrated report, and a video of architectural rendering. The City Dock Action Committee was formed following recommendations...
Advocacy Update: Hard-Fought Successes in an Abbreviated Session in Annapolis
The 441st Session of the Maryland General Assembly came to an abrupt close on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. As Maryland and the rest of the nation grappled with the outbreak of COVID-19, leaders in Annapolis decided to adjourn the legislative session early – something...
Preservation Maryland’s Free Online Photography Collection Expands Online
Preservation Maryland has just substantially expanded the number of archival images available for public use on our Flickr account. Hundreds of digitized photos from our physical photography collection will append the thousands of more recent born-digital images...
Preservation Maryland Urges Support for Maryland’s Museums and Historic Sites
No aspect or corner of Maryland's economy will be unscathed by the economic downturn caused by the current pandemic – and it is critically important that Maryland's museums and historic sites are supported as the nation plans for recovery. In Maryland, museums,...
Special Podcast Series: Healthy, Hip & Historic: Contextualizing Preservation During an International Pandemic
As COVID-19 has changed the everyday ways that we interact with each other and our communities, it’s clear that our environment has important physical and psychological effects on us all. Free Resource: Preservation Maryland's podcast, PreserveCast, is available...
Smart Growth Maryland: Update from Frederick County
From trees to farms to historic places, Smart Growth Maryland has been working hard to help protect, preserve and revitalize key communities across the state and specifically in Frederick County. Additionally, Kimberly Golden Brandt, the long-time director of the...
1861: The Last Time the Maryland General Assembly Ended its Session Early
As Maryland and the rest of the nation grapples with the outbreak of COVID-19, leaders in Annapolis have decided to adjourn the legislative session early – something only done once before at the height of the secession crisis. maryland debates secession 159 years...
Maryland Historical Trust Awards Includes Several Heritage Fund Projects
Preservation Maryland congratulations all of the recent awardees recognized by the Maryland Historical Trust, including several Heritage Fund-supported organizations and projects. On January 23, 2020, at the 45th Maryland Preservation Awards, the Maryland...
State of Maryland Awards $1 Million in Grants through the African American Heritage Preservation Program
Earlier this month, the Hogan administration announced that 12 Maryland nonprofits were recently awarded nearly $1 million in funds by the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) and the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT). The goal of the...
New Cemetery Resource Videos from the Coalition to Protect Maryland Burial Sites
Each year, the Coalition to Protect Maryland Burial Sites hosts a statewide conference to provide relevant resources and engaging new research to all those interested in the history and preservation of cemeteries in Maryland. Preservation Maryland is pleased to...
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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.