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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...
Doug Harbit, former Director of Development at Preservation Maryland, returns to private practice
After six years of service, Doug Harbit, former Director of Development at Preservation Maryland, has returned to private practice. Throughout his tenure with Preservation Maryland, Mr. Harbit helped to advance the cause of historic preservation and expand the...
Only in Maryland: The Annapolis Tradition of Sock Burning
Due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annapolis Maritime Museum has canceled this year's Oyster Roast and Sock Burning. After a particularly snowy winter in 1978, Annapolitan Bob Tuner was anxious to shed his socks with the arrival of spring. He...
Ballot & Beyond: Multimedia Public History Project Commemorating the Legacy of the Maryland’s Suffragists
To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, Preservation Maryland is using our 21th-century tools and an inclusive historic approach to elevate the complex history of Maryland's suffragists and their lasting legacy on equality in...
2020 Legislative Update: Preservation Maryland Weighs in on Dozens of Bills
Preservation Maryland is in the midst of one of its busiest legislative sessions, with the organization championing several key bills and testifying on many other important pieces of legislation. 90 days of legislative advocacy Since the start of the 2020 session...
Job Opportunity: Smart Growth Maryland Program Manager
Preservation Maryland is currently recruiting for a full-time Program Manager to join our team and lead the Smart Growth Maryland program. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND Preservation Maryland is the oldest and largest historic preservation organization in the state. ...
Six-to-Fix Update: Archaeological Investigations at Fort Tonoloway
As part of the organization's Six-to-Fix preservation priority program, Preservation Maryland is an effort to locate the historic location of the lost Fort Tonoloway. Preservation Maryland’s efforts are in conjunction with the Maryland Park Service and made...
Event Photos: Special Panel in Annapolis Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
In late January 2020, in coordination with Maryland Women’s Legislative Caucus, Preservation Maryland organized a special event with leading suffrage historians in Annapolis to commemorate and share the multi-dimension history of the passage of the 19th Amendment....
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.