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Give With Confidence: Preservation Maryland is a Gold Star Charity
As donors make year-end decisions on where to send their charitable dollars, Preservation Maryland is pleased to report it has achieved Gold status from Guidestar for the organization's commitment to transparency. Guidestar is a 501(c)(3) public charity that...
Federal Historic Tax Credit Retained in Final Tax Reform Bill
After months of nationwide advocacy focused on saving the Federal Historic Tax Credit, preservationists rejoiced late Friday evening to learn that the credit was retained in the final iteration of the bill. The preservation community worked diligently to assure the...
Baltimore Museums Matter: Visit a Baltimore Museum this Holiday Season
The Greater Baltimore History Alliance recently issued an open letter in support of Baltimore City's museums and historic sites in response to actions by the Carroll County Public School Board to cease field trips to Baltimore. While the ban will be lifted in the...
RFP: South Mountain Battlefield Project Consultant
Preservation Maryland is currently accepting proposals to complete a preservation project at the South Mountain Battlefield. The project is funded by the American Battlefield Protection Program. Project Update: This RFP is now closed. For more information about...
Advocacy Recap: Preservation Maryland hosts National Historic Tax Credit Telephone Town Hall
On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Preservation Maryland hosted a live telephone town hall that reached thousands of listeners to discuss the latest threats to the federal Historic Tax Credit and how we can all be advocates for this essential program. If you missed the...
Only in Maryland: Explore the Historic Mills of Maryland Online
The Society for the Preservation of Old Mills (SPOOM) has identified over 500 mills throughout Maryland — only a fraction of which are still standing. This exercise illustrates the need to preserve Maryland's industrial heritage like Preservation Maryland is...
Journey Through Maryland History: Finding History & Good Food in Frederick County
Preservation Maryland supporters Diane and Jeff Caslow return with their latest travelogue from Frederick County as they visit all of Maryland's twenty-four counties in twenty-four months. These preservationists know how to find hidden stops and eat well on their...
Pledge to Help Save Maryland History with an Annual Fund Gift
With the winter holiday rush closing in, I wanted to give you a quick update on an exciting recent accomplishment, reflect on our goals, and ask you to support our Annual Fund for the work ahead of us. From the desk of Nicholas A. Redding An Update At Preservation...
PreserveCast: Preservation Economics with Donovan Rypkema
As tax reform moves forward and the future of the federal Historic Tax Credit remains uncertain, Donovan Rypkema of PlaceEconomics discusses why preserving historic places makes good economic sense and the value that the credit adds to community revitalization...
Six-to-Fix Update: Cemetery Workday at Mt. Hope Baptist Church in Charles County
Preservation Maryland convened dozens of volunteers at the historic Mt. Hope Baptist Church in Charles County this October for a volunteer workday addressing church history, cemetery conservation, archaeology, and historic preservation projects. Building on a...
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.