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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Civil War History Drives Tourism Boom in Frederick County
Frederick County and western Maryland are seeing a surge in tourism this summer, thanks in large part to the region’s deep connections to Civil War history. With families and history enthusiasts traveling during the warmer months, the area's historic sites are drawing...
In Memory of Ranger Erik Ledbetter
Composed by Ranger Sarah Milbourne (Western Regional Manager), Ranger Angela Crenshaw (Director), and Mark Spurrier (South Central Regional Manager) "I can never remember a time when I didn’t love history." — Erik Ledbetter We are deeply saddened to share that Erik...
Baltimore-Based Organization Acquires ca. 1872. Mount Vernon United Methodist Church for Community Use and Preservation
BALTIMORE (July 17, 2025) – At a closing held on July 10 in Baltimore City, UNITE Mount Vernon, Inc. became the new owner of the 153-year-old Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. The Church, built in 1872 and designed by Thomas Dixon in the Norman...
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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.
