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Second Community Charrette Held to Help Find New Use for Historic Newtowne Manor
Earlier this month, Preservation Maryland attended a second community charrette meeting in support of exploring and finding a new use for the historic Newtowne Manor in Southern Maryland. The Friends of Newtowne Manor House, comprised of parishioners of St....
Preservation Maryland Receives Award from Historic Annapolis for PreserveCast
Outreach is an integral part of Preservation Maryland's mission and while it is one of the nation's oldest historic preservation organizations, we regularly embrace new technology and opportunities to share our ethos of preservation and conservation. One of those...
Six-to-Fix Event: Cemetery Documentation Training in Anne Arundel County
Preservation Maryland actively supports the documentation and preservation of Maryland's sacred burial sites and will co-host a free cemetery documentation training workshop in Anne Arundel County later this month. Recently, Preservation Maryland has worked to...
Woodberry Neighborhood’s Local Historic District Designation Moving Forward in Baltimore City
The Woodberry neighborhood's request for local historic district designation will have its first hearing in front of the Baltimore City Commission For Historical & Architectural Preservation (CHAP) on October 8, 2019. This is an essential step in protecting the...
[CLOSED] RFP: Nominations and Amendments to the National Register of Historic Places for Sites Associated with LGBTQ History in Maryland
Preservation Maryland is seeking proposals for the preparation of National Register of Historic Places nominations and amendments for sites related to LGBTQ history in Maryland. Closed: Preservation Maryland has selected Dr. Susan Ferentinos to complete the work...
Two Grant Opportunities for Preservation Projects in the Baltimore National Heritage Area
The Baltimore National Heritage Area administers four different grant programs each year that support historic preservation, heritage tourism, neighborhood greening, and economic development in Baltimore City. Two of those grants are open now. SMALL CAP GRANTS...
Heritage Fund Highlight: New Visitor Service Plan for the Newcomer House at Antietam Battlefield
The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area received a Heritage Fund grant to craft a visitor experience plan for the historic Newcomer House on Antietam Battlefield. The historic 18th-century home served as a makeshift hospital during the battle and is now a visitor...
Maryland Historical Trust Releases New Statewide Preservation Plan
The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) recently released the new Statewide Preservation Plan, PreserveMaryland II, intended to guide preservation efforts across the state for the next five years. Preservation Maryland was part of the plan's advisory committee, and we...
Site-Specific Art Installations Sought for Historic Alleys in Downtown Frederick
Working in partnership with the Potomac Valley Architecture Foundation, AIA Potomac Valley, and the Frederick Arts Council, the Downtown Frederick Partnership is hosting a design competition for site-specific art installations to transform and activate three...
Smithsonian Magazine Offers Free Admissions to Maryland Historic Sites for Museum Day
Museum Day is this Saturday, September 21, 2019. Sponsored by Smithsonian Magazine, the public is invited to request two free general admission tickets to any participating site. There are currently 39 participating museums across Maryland. SELECT SITES IN MARYLAND...
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.