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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Maryland Liberty Tree Project to Plant Living Descendants of the Nation’s Last Liberty Tree in Every Jurisdiction
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — As Maryland and the nation prepare to mark the 250th Anniversary of American Independence, a remarkable living legacy is taking root statewide. The Maryland Liberty Tree Project will plant a direct descendant of Maryland’s original 1775 Liberty...
Ellicott City Community Engagement Meeting (Historic Jail)
On March 13, 2026, Preservation Maryland invites the public to learn more about the future of the historic Ellicott City Jail. The Community Engagement Meeting for the redevelopment of the historic Ellicott City Jail will take place at 7:00 PM in the...
South Mountain House Progress Update #1
A New Chapter: Planning for the Future of the South Mountain House Traveling along Alternate U.S. Route 40, part of the Historic National Road Scenic Byway, travelers may be surprised to encounter the South Mountain House—known most recently as the “Old South Mountain...
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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.



