Preservation Maryland’s Six-to-Fix program began with a simple question: Could we do more to help save threatened history across our state? Update: On the afternoon of May 27, 2018, Ellicott City, Maryland endured yet another devastating flood — the second time in...
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Tour Recap: Kayaking Antietam Creek
On the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam, a group of intrepid paddlers explored the meandering Antietam Creek on a Preservation Maryland-led tour. The tour began at the location of the historic Middle Bridge, on the recently rehabilitated Newcomer Farm on...
Federal Budget Deal includes New Funding for Preservation
After months of gridlock and a potential government shutdown, federal legislators reached a deal on Monday, May 1, 2017 that, if passed, will include new funds for historic preservation. As a result of the hard work of grassroots activists from around the nation and...
Testimony: Tolson’s Chapel Tells a Story of Struggle and Courage
At the March hearing date of HB1513 that would establish a base-level of funding for historic preservation grants in Maryland, Preservation Maryland was joined by amazing colleagues from across the state, including Zunny Miller-Matema of Friends of Tolson's Chapel....
Traditional Trades Youth Initiative Positions Available
The Historic Preservation Training Center of the National Park Service, based in Frederick, Maryland, has announced a Summer 2017 pilot of a Traditional Trades Youth Initiative. The Traditional Trades Youth Initiative is a partnership between the Historic Preservation...
The Impact of the Trump Budget on Preservation
In President Trump's first Budget Blueprint, historic preservation and the humanities could see a major shift in federal support. We've broken down the details to give you a sense for what these changes could mean for preservation. In the 2018 Budget Blueprint,...
PreserveCast S1E6: The Art of 3D Modeling with Michelle Eshelman
Our own Michelle Eshelman is interviewed on this episode of PreserveCast! Listen in for her thoughts on architecture schools, new architectural tools, and the very important work she's doing around the state through Preservation Maryland's Six-to-Fix program and our...
Maryland Music: Brief History of Maryland Military Music
Instruments like bugles and fifes were used for communications on battlefields, and surviving soldiers returning to their hometowns often brought with them new instruments, sounds, and songs - with Maryland rich with military history, it is also rich with military...
Six-to-Fix-Update: Much Needed Roof Repairs at Shafer Farm
At the Shafer Farm in historic Burkittsville, Maryland, Preservation Maryland partnered with the Durable Slate Company to help patch the historic roof and keep the water out as the fundraising begins to pay for a total rehabilitation. As a part of the organization's...
PreserveCast S1E4: Yearning for Mount Vernon with Rob Shenk
How would George Washington have felt about his beloved home becoming a place for selfies? Rob Shenk, Senior Vice President of Visitor Engagement at George Washington's Mount Vernon thinks that the President would be very interested! Learn about innovative engagement...
Sold Out: Kayak through Antietam History
This tour is sold out! Please enter your name of the wait list here. Here's an an opportunity to understand the Battle of Antietam in a new way - from a kayak right down in Antietam Creek. On September 17, the anniversary of the Battle, Preservation Maryland invites...
Six-to-Fix Update: Crowdsourcing a Roof for Shafer Farm
We're asking you - all of you - to help put a new roof on the important South Mountain Battlefield farmstead at the Shafer Farm. Our $2,500 fundraising goal will off-set the cost of a crew of roofers from the Durable Slate Company to make the roof last through the...
PreserveCast S1E0: “What is a Preservation Maryland Anyways?”
Welcome to Preservation Maryland's PreserveCast. I'm your host, Nick Redding. I'm very excited to welcome you to our very first episode...that's how history is made with Preservation Maryland's very first podcast. Listen in! LISTEN ONLINE NOW WHAT IS A PRESERVATION...
Now Streaming: Preservation Maryland’s PreserveCast
Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce a new initiative and program for the 85-year old organization; a weekly preservation podcast. PreserveCast, as it is known, will look at the intersection of preservation and technology and the way the future is shaping our...
Journey Through Maryland History: Washington County Bridges
If you follow our blog, you may remember that the Preservation Maryland Board Vice President Diane Caslow has a goal to travel to all of Maryland's 24 counties in the next 24 months. And her adventure continues with a scavenger hunt for stone bridges in Washington...
Be a Preservation Voter
We at Preservation Maryland advocate for protecting our heritage. In order for us to be successful, we need to elect legislators who understand the importance of our history as we look towards the future. Over this election cycle, we have heard where the candidates...
Training Recap: Historic Window Workshop
On Saturday, September 17, 2016, Preservation Maryland hosted a dozen enthusiastic homeowners, DIYers, and preservationists at half-day workshop on historic window restoration led by historic preservation expert Douglas Claytor that took place at the Cozy Inn tourist...
Do Good and Get Dirty on National Public Lands Days
On this Centennial of the National Park Service, we as Marylanders can appreciate not only our national parks like Assateague Island or Antietam Battlefield, but the many public lands that we enjoy. Whether large parks, local greenspaces, or community gardens, we all...
A Pivotal Moment: The Battle of Shepherdstown
The fighting didn't stop at Antietam — and just two days later the armies re-engaged along the banks of the Potomac at Shepherdstown. Preservation Maryland Executive Director Nicholas Redding published the following essay in Hallowed Ground on the 150th anniversary of...
Three Easy Ways to Celebrate the National Park Service Centennial
It's a big year for the National Park Service as the agency celebrates its centennial anniversary of its establishment in 1916. Here are three easy ways to keep the celebration and appreciation going! THROUGH THE MAIL Earlier this year in June, the United States...
Preservation Summer School at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Preservation Maryland is hosting Preservation Summer School “Forward from 50” on Thursday, July 21, 2016 in Frederick at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center and the National Museum of Civil War History. The inclusivity of the Museum's narrative, its work to...
Six-to-Fix Update: The Antietam Effort
Kicking off National Park Week on April 16, 2016, and being one of the first public Six-to-Fix volunteer event, Preservation Maryland with Save Historic Antietam Foundation brought over 50+ volunteers to Antietam National Battlefield to clear invasive species, remove...
Preservation in Progress: Update on Six-to-Fix
2015 was a busy year. In addition to our ongoing advocacy work, grantmaking efforts and education programming, we also launched our Six-to-Fix program, which has been quietly picking up steam. The next big announcements will include opportunities for Marylanders to...
It’s Our Job to Protect History
Since 1931, Preservation Maryland has depended on people just like you– people who recognize the value of our heritage and the role it can play in creating vibrant and sustainable communities for the future. Ultimately, your support gave us the courage to launch a new...
Six Ways to Save Maryland History on Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday we’re offering our friends six specific opportunities to help save and protect Maryland history as a part of our Six-to-Fix program. “We’re not makers of History. We are made by history.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King spoke those...
Endangered Maryland is now Six-to-Fix
In 2015, Preservation Maryland enhanced their long-standing Endangered Maryland project into Six-to-Fix, an innovative new program that will design new futures for threatened historic buildings across Maryland. SIX-TO-FIX Maryland’s Six-to-Fix is an innovative new...
Announcing our Six-to-Fix program: Turning Retreat into Advance
“Now is the time for action.” With those words, Preservation Maryland Executive Director Nicholas Redding concluded the inaugural Six-to-Fix announcement in the posh and mid-century modern showroom of the Price Modern company of Baltimore. The October 9th event, which...
State Grants
State funding for preservation benefits all Marylanders – and has saved historic resources from Oakland to Ocean City.
#EmancipationInSharpsburg: Where Social Media, Civil War History, and Preservation Meet
In the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area—one of Maryland’s thirteen certified Heritage Areas covering portions of Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties—we’re using 21st century technology to help visitors and residents discover our Civil War heritage. Over...
Nicholas A. Redding
Nicholas A. ReddingPRESIDENT & CEO(410) 685-2886 x306 Email Nicholas ReddingNicholas has led the organization since 2014, and oversees the operations, programs and growing professional staff. Since his arrival he has overseen a complex merger and the subsequent...
Statewide Smart Growth Workshop
December 10 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pmPreservation Basics with Talbot Historical Society
SAVE THE DATE! More information and registration page coming soon.
January 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmHeritage Fund FY25 Information Session
Save the Date! Join Preservation Maryland on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, to learn more about the He...
January 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Events
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