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Maryland State Historic Tax Credit to Support Eight New Rehabilitation Projects
As a result of Preservation Maryland and its many partners' ongoing and sustained advocacy, $9 million more historic tax credit projects were recently funded across Maryland. As a result, over $180 million worth of projects will move forward – underscoring the...
Testimony by Smart Growth Maryland to Advance Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project
In one of the earliest hearings after the start of the 440th Maryland General Assembly, Smart Growth Maryland and its partners in the Smarter Growth Alliance for Charles County will be testifying in support of legislation that will advance the planning of the...
Priority Preservation Issues for the 2020 Legislative Session
Today marks the start of the 440th Session of the Maryland General Assembly, and Preservation Maryland is prepared to be the voice of historic preservation in Annapolis. We have a full slate of priorities in support of historic tax credits, community...
From The Executive Director: Looking Ahead to 2020
The past decade has been one of dramatic and accelerating growth for Preservation Maryland. FROM NICHOLAS A. REDDING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Since just 2015, the organization has accomplished a great deal, including: Launching several new high-profile programs,...
New National Standards Announced for Flood Adaptations on Historic Buildings
To address the increasing frequency of requests for technical guidelines on appropriate adaptations for historic buildings at risk of flooding, the National Park Service recently released a new resource for preservation practitioners. The need for such a document...
Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Announces Reserve List of 15 Heritage Tourism Grantees
The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority governs the state's heritage tourism program including providing financial and technical assistance across thirteen targeted areas. In the Authority's latest round of funding, approved in November 2019, there are 15 new funded...
Six-to-Fix Update: Video Sneak Peak of Reimagined Historic City Dock in Annapolis
With support and advocacy from an array of national, state, and local partners, including Preservation Maryland, the City Dock Advocacy Committee has worked steadily on crafting a sustainable and vibrant reimagining of Annapolis' historic downtown waterfront. In...
Top 11 Preservation Victories of 2019
In 2019, Preservation Maryland achieved several important victories across our major programs, including advocacy, grantmaking, smart growth, historic trades, and all of our research and education efforts. At any one-time, our staff is working on many active and...
George Washington Resigns his Commission in Annapolis
On a cold day in Annapolis, Maryland on December 23, 1783, to the surprise of the world, General George Washington, the victor of the revolution, resigned his military commission. Washington arrived in Annapolis in advance of his resignation on December 19th and...
Maryland Historical Trust Awards Nine Grants for Preservation Research, Survey, Planning, and Education
The Maryland Historical Trust recently announced the awarding of $300,000 to nine non-profit organizations and local municipalities to support the work of preservation research, updating architectural surveys and historical contexts, as well as, mapping, planning,...
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