Maryland Senator Ben Cardin affirmed his commitment to historic preservation and community development by introducing legislation to improve the nation's rehabilitation tax credit program. Maryland Senator Cardin, a nationally recognized proponent of preservation,...
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Recap: Maryland History Advocacy Day
This Tuesday, dozens of Marylanders joined together in Annapolis to deliver a strong message of the importance of historic preservation to the health and wealth of our Old Line State. Preservation Maryland is proud to convene this annual meeting of advocates that has...
Senator Cardin Stands up for Preservation
At this week's Finance Committee confirmation hearings for Steven Mnuchin, President Trump's nominee to head the Treasury Department, Maryland Senator Ben Cardin took the opportunity to defend the historic rehab tax credit program and request the support of the new...
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...
The Work is Never Done
It's been said that one of the great things about the National Park idea is that the work's never done - it's simply never finished. From the Desk of Nicholas A. Redding Each succeeding generation is called upon to steward these resources and to identify new places to...
Announcing the 2016 Best of Maryland Preservation Awardees
Our awards program recognizes the people, places, and projects that exemplify the very Best of Maryland; please join us in congratulating this year's awardees! The awards presentation will take place at our fun and casual Best of Maryland awards on Thursday, May 12,...
Recap: Maryland History Advocacy Day
On February 23, 2016 Preservation Maryland joined together advocates and partners from across the state to make the case to State decision-makers for the value of Maryland’s history. Speaking with one voice, Marylanders joined together to let their state legislators...
Legislative Update: The Big Issues for Preservation
The pace of activity in Annapolis has picked up over the past few weeks with a flurry of new bills introduced each day and many hearings and briefings taking place on a variety of important issues. Preservation Maryland has been on the ground almost every day for the...
Legislative Update: What’s in Senator Madaleno’s Reauthorization?
On Monday, February 1st, the Maryland General Assembly's Tax Credit Evaluation Committee (TEC Committee) met to review the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) report on the state's historic rehabilitation tax credit. The credit received a favorable review, and...
Legislative Update: FY17 Operating Budget is Mixed Bag for Preservation
Governor Hogan's proposed FY17 operating budget is a mixed bag for historic preservation. While cuts to the Maryland Heritage Area Authority have been avoided - and full-funding preserved at $3M - this budget marks the sixth straight year that no funding has been...
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...
Federal Issues
Federal agencies oversee key funding programs and policies that protect America’s historic resources from needless destruction.
From the Desk of the Executive Director: A Summer of Action
This summer has been a busy one for all of us here at Preservation Maryland. In between trips to the shore and much needed vacations, staff has also been active planning for the many programs, events and projects that lie ahead of us this fall and beyond in 2016....
New Coalitions Request Support of Governor Hogan
In the shadow of the historic Phillips Packing Plant in Cambridge Maryland, Preservation Maryland joined with preservationists from across the state to announce the creation of two diverse coalitions: the Campaign for Maryland History and the Maryland Historic Tax...
Sustained Advocacy for State Preservation in 2015
Preservation Maryland was busy in Annapolis during the 2015 session of the Maryland General Assembly working to generate support for the programs, funding, and policies that make preservation possible - all under our campaign, "I'm With Barbara." Barbara Fritchie, a...
2024 Legislative Session: What We’re Supporting So Far
As the Maryland General Assembly returns and the pace of activity picks up, Preservation Maryland and its team of preservationists and advocates are combing through recently introduced legislation to make certain the preservation community has a seat at the...
Advocacy Update: Mid-Session Preservation Report
As the Maryland General Assembly approaches the mid-point of its 90-day legislative session, Preservation Maryland is busy making preservation a priority and has much to report. Preservation Maryland, a trusted voice for preservation in the halls of Annapolis, has...
2023 Pop-Up Field Offices
WE’RE COMING TO YOUR COUNTY! The Preservation Maryland team is again hosting Pop-Up Field Offices throughout the state – one in each county – meeting with individuals who are interested in learning more about historic preservation or asking questions about various...
About Smart Growth
What is Smart Growth Maryland? Smart Growth Maryland is a campaign of Preservation Maryland which advocates for a more environmentally and economically sustainable future that creates opportunities for all Marylanders through better development patterns. Smart Growth...
Governor Moore Signs SB425 Into Law
Preservation Maryland’s priority legislation, SB0425 (HB0674), which accelerates support for challenging preservation projects around the state, was signed into law yesterday, April 24, 2023, by Gov. Wes Moore. Our President & CEO Nicholas Redding stood...
Maryland General Assembly 2023: Advocacy Results
The 2023 Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly has now concluded, with many notable victories for the preservation community. After 90 days of championing key bills and testifying on many pieces of important legislation, Preservation Maryland is proud...
Announcing Our 2023 Pop-Up Field Offices
WE’RE COMING TO YOUR COUNTY! The Preservation Maryland team is again hosting Pop-Up Field Offices throughout the state – one in each county – meeting with individuals who are interested in learning more about historic preservation or asking questions about various...
About Preservation
What Is Preservation? Historic Preservation is an effort to save places that matter for the benefit of current and future generations. Today, preservation is also an important economic development tool and strategy that builds sustainable, livable communities....
Best of Maryland Preservation Champion Award Recipients
Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce the second round of Best of Maryland award winners. Best of Maryland awards shine a spotlight on the ceaseless work of Maryland’s volunteers, architects, artisans, legislators, and many more individuals who are doing the...
Recipe for Revitalization
Members of the Preservation Maryland team recently had the pleasure of spending a day in the nation’s Gateway to the West. No, not the one in Missouri—the one right here in Maryland that once served as the start of the United States’ first national highway, the...
Preservation News: State of Md. Announces $15M for Redevelopment of Former Military Base in Washington Co.
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has announced the second recipient of the State of Maryland’s Catalytic Revitalization Tax Credit, designed to rehabilitate formerly government-owned properties for economic and community development...
Op-Ed: A New Year and The Possibilities for Preservation
The old adage is that when two or more preservationists gather – they complain about the state of preservation. We talk endlessly about our deficiencies. We bemoan what funders will support or how governments are too quick to demolish and too slow to restore. We may...
Pretend To Be a Time Traveler Day: Milestone Moments in Maryland History
Today is "Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day" and of course we wouldn't miss the chance to bring you back in time to take a look at milestone moments in Maryland history. Come along with us as we travel from 1695 to 1952 exploring six historic events in the Old Line...
Lisa Jensen
Lisa JensenLEAD ADVISOR, REVITALIZATION SUPPORT CENTERLisa is a career preservationist with more than 20 years of experience working with developers, governments, and state and federal agencies. The Revitalization Support Center aids organizations and developers with...
The Revitalization Support Center
Preservation Maryland’s Revitalization Support Center aids organizations and developers with rehabilitation tax credit applications, National Register of Historic Places nominations, and project management, ensuring Maryland’s businesses and non-profits have...
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.