Protecting Our Past. Investing in Our Future.
Preservation Maryland is a non-profit harnessing the power of historic places by revitalizing and reinvesting in communities, advocating, and building the historic trades workforce for the benefit of all Marylanders.
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Five Things to Know About Fire Safety & Historic Buildings
Historic buildings give downtowns their unique character—and in places like Downtown Frederick, Maryland, they’re the economic engine too. But these cherished structures, particularly in compact downtowns are vulnerable to fire. A new report, The Importance of Fire...
Recap & Resources: 2025 Maryland Deconstruction Summit
What if we could reduce waste, create jobs, and preserve our community’s historic character—all at the same time? That was the guiding question behind the 2025 Maryland Deconstruction Summit, held on May 22nd in Downtown Baltimore. Co-hosted by Smart Growth...
2025 Heritage Fund Awardees
A cooperative effort of Preservation Maryland and Maryland Historical Trust, the Heritage Fund has distributed over $1M to over 450 preservation projects across the state since 1996. During this grant cycle we received 77 eligible applications, which broke last year's...
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Preservation Maryland isn’t just preserving the past – we’re investing in our future. Our donors make it all possible.
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Although the organization’s core mission remains the same as when we started in 1931, our work has adapted, our strategies have diversified, and our approach has modernized.
