News & Blog | Old
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....
Newly Released Reports Show Positive Economic Impact of Historic Preservation in Maryland and Beyond
The economic impact of historic preservation have been highlighted in two newly released reports. THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF MARYLAND'S HISTORIC REVITALIZATION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM THE ABELL FOUNDATION, 2020 The Abell Foundation released its report, The Economic...
Official Statement: Preservation Maryland on Demolitions in Washington County, Maryland
Following the Washington County Planning Commission's decision to clear a pathway for the demolition of several significant structures, Preservation Maryland issued the following statement: [gallery link="none" columns="2" size="full" ids="20473,20474"...
Smart Growth Maryland Supports New Legislation to Require More Land Acquisition Transparency
Smart Growth Maryland is supporting much-needed legislation concerning land acquisition introduced by Senator Ron Young of Frederick County, a longtime champion for responsible planning, sustainable communities, and historic preservation. SB148 would require the...
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.