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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...
Baltimore and Cambridge Call on Congress to Save Historic Tax Credit
The City of Baltimore and the City of Cambridge, Maryland both recently adopted resolutions calling on Congress to save the critically important federal Historic Tax Credit. The resolutions, which were provided to the councils by Preservation Maryland, underscored...
Heritage Fund Grants Awarded to Ten More Deserving and Unique Projects
Since 1997, the Heritage Fund grant program has distributed over a million dollars in direct support for historic preservation projects in Maryland! This November, the selection committee awarded nearly $150,000 to ten deserving and unique projects across the...
Emergency Historic Tax Credit Telephone Town Hall Open to the Public
On Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 7pm EST, Preservation Maryland hosted a free Telephone Town Hall to discuss the current threats facing the federal Historic Tax Credit program. Update: A recording of the Telephone Town Hall is now available online. Listen Now...
Giving Tuesday: Maryland Women’s Suffrage History Project
In advance of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, Preservation Maryland is raising funds to support the Maryland Women’s Suffrage History Project. Your donation will help bring this big project to fruition. LEARN ABOUT THIS PROJECT GIVE NOW The Women’s...
Modern Maryland: Proposed Demolition of Modern WSSC Headquarters
Plans to demolish and redevelop the 7 acre site of the ca. 1939 former headquarters of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) in Hyattsville, Maryland have been presented to the community. Update: A hearing of the Prince George's County Planning Board...
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.