Before summer officially comes to a close next week, there is still time to make the trek across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to the Eastern Shore. Walking the Ocean City boardwalk (constructed in 1900) and digging your toes in the sand are pleasant experiences no matter...
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Preservation News Across Maryland
Preservation Maryland has its finger on the pulse of news affecting the preservation community. Read below for recent news from across the state about historic preservation programming, funding, and advocacy. New Land Conservation Program in Howard County Howard...
90 Years of Preservation Maryland
This month Preservation Maryland celebrates 90 years of historic preservation work. Although our core mission remains the same as when we started in 1931 - preserving Maryland’s unique and irreplaceable heritage - our work has adapted, our strategies have diversified,...
Wrapping Up National Preservation Month & Thoughts for the Future
A note from Preservation Maryland President & CEO Nicholas Redding As National Preservation Month comes to an end, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on the broad, enduring and tangible impacts preservation is having across our state and the nation. Far...
Boundary Expansion Hearings Scheduled for Three State Heritage Areas
The Maryland Heritage Area Authority (MHAA) will hold two virtual hearings later this month to address requests to expand the geographic boundaries of the three of the state's thirteen Heritage Areas: Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area in Western Maryland, Beach to...
Updated: Five Grant Opportunities for Baltimore-Based History & Cultural Projects
Historic open spaces, museums, and community originations have served as beacons of culture and context for today's challenges. The following five grant opportunities are open to statewide and Baltimore-based organizations, sites, and projects in support of continuing...
Maryland Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Of the fifty-six signers of the Declaration of Independence, four white men, Charles Carroll, Samuel Chase, William Paca, and Thomas Stone, represented Maryland's interests in breaking away from Great Britain's colonial rule and to embark on the creation of a new...
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Designates Four New Sustainable Communities
Earlier this summer, the State of Maryland designated four new Sustainable Communities. This revitalization program provides local governments with a toolbox of state resources to support everything from bricks-and-mortar projects to tourism and now includes 121...
Advocacy Alert: Land and Water Conservation Fund Essential Tool for Maryland’s Recovery
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is an essential tool for preserving America's vast and varied landscapes and cultural resources. Because of the Act's positive and proven impact, Smart Growth Maryland has joined with a number of national partners to call on...
Boundary Expansion Hearing for Patapsco Valley Heritage Area Will be Held Virtually
The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority will hold a virtual public hearing in mid-April, rescheduled from the originally planned in-person meeting this month, to hear a request to expand the geographic boundaries of the Patapsco Valley Heritage Area. The Patapsco Valley...
Maryland Heritage Area Authority Distributes $5 Million in Heritage Tourism Grants
Earlier this month, the Maryland Heritage Area Authority (MHAA), administered by the Maryland Department of Planning, announced the distribution of $5 million in grants to support heritage tourism across the state. There are 13 state heritage areas that touch every...
National Preservation Organizations Release Candidate Surveys
In advance of the mid-term elections, two national historic preservation and heritage advocacy organizations, Preservation Action and the Coalition for American Heritage, have released the results of their candidate surveys. With the help of state and local partners...
Preservation Maryland Statement on Ellicott City Demolition Proposal
Preservation Maryland, the statewide non-profit preservation advocacy organization, issued the following statement today in response to Howard County's $50 million proposed demolition plan for Ellicott City: Preservation maryland expresses serious concern over $50...
Preservation Maryland Launches New Smart Growth Campaign
After many months of careful preparation and thoughtful planning, Preservation Maryland announced it would launch Smart Growth Maryland, a new campaign of Preservation Maryland. Preservation is smart growth, and for the past several years Preservation Maryland has...
Event Recap: Preservation Pop-Up Office in Hagerstown
On Thursday, April 12, 2018, Preservation Maryland hosted its first rural pop-up office in the City of Hagerstown where staff provided input, assistance and support on a variety of issues. The pop-up office program was made possible thanks to the generous support of...
Call for Case Studies: Affordable/DIY Preservation Solutions
Have you recognized a common preservation issue or frequently asked question in your historic community? The Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions is open to ideas to address at their annual symposium to be held in June, specifically, how to make...
Modern Maryland: New Mark Commons listed on the National Register
In time for their 50th anniversary celebrating, the planned community of New Mark Commons in Montgomery County has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This designation follows that of Caderock Springs and other mid-century historic resources that...
Petition: Take a Stand for Ocean City History
The latest fight over the future of the historic Dumser’s Dairyland building on the Ocean City Boardwalk is a stark reminder that Ocean City’s rich history matters to Marylanders. Nostalgia is a powerful force. The sights, smells and sounds of the Ocean City Boardwalk...
Old Line State Summit: When are Replacement Materials OK?
The Mid-Atlantic preservation community will convene at the Old Line State Summit on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Annapolis, Maryland. The one-day conference will focus on innovative and adaptable sessions, including an expert panel on the place of replacement...
Live in History: James Stephenson House in Susquehanna State Park
Does living in a historic house located within one of Maryland’s scenic State Parks, Natural Resource Management Areas or other protected state lands sound like a dream come true? The James Stephenson House in Susquehanna State Park is now available through Maryland’s...
Annual Report 2016: Dramatic Expansion of Operations and Impact
In 2016, thanks to the support of our loyal donors, Preservation Maryland dramatically expanded the operations and impact of the organization. We rose to meet a series of new and dynamic challenges and held true to our commitment to defend and preserve Maryland's...
Event Recap: Preservation Maryland UMD Archive Open House
This April, Preservation Maryland hosted an Open House at our archive held at the Hornbake Library at the University of Maryland. The event was curated by Jen Wachtel, a UMD graduate student, who has been working with the collection over the semester. Read on to find...
Preservation Maryland Disaster Response Honored with Award from State
At the Maryland Historical Trust Awards in Annapolis, Maryland on April 20, 2017, Preservation Maryland was recognized for Outstanding Organizational Leadership for efforts in flood ravaged Ellicott City, Maryland. The Maryland Historical Trust, the state agency...
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...
Advocacy Outlook: Maryland History Needs You
Maryland's state legislative session has begun - and as Preservation Maryland advocates on behalf of our state's historic, cultural, and natural resources, we want to know: do you have our back? Your voice matters, and we've made it easy for you to participate: GET...
Top Three Charity Questions Answered for Supporting Preservation Maryland
We know how many letters you get asking for support, and that you may rightfully ask several questions of any charity requesting your hard-earned dollars. We at Preservation Maryland want to answer those questions for you: Yes, our work is urgent. Yes, we make a real...
Donate today, Giving Tuesday, to Help Save Maryland Heritage
Preservation Maryland helps save the places in Maryland that matter...and our Giving Tuesday Great Maryland Road Trip team is going to prove it to you! Nicholas Redding, our Executive Director, with Meagan Baco, Elly Colmers Cowan, and Michelle Eshelman, will...
Six-to-Fix Update: After the Flood in Ellicott City
In the weeks since Preservation Maryland opened our Preservation Resource Center in Ellicott City, we have been actively involved in providing on-the-ground direct technical assistance to dozens of property owners. The office, which is located in the visitor’s center...
What Maryland Looked Like the Last Time the Cubs Won the World Series
On November 2, 2016, the Chicago Cubs have recently made baseball history by ending the longest ever championship drought by winning the World Series after 108 years. In 1908 there were 46 U.S. states, Thomas Edison was still alive, and the FM radio, sliced bread, and...
Five Reasons to join Preservation Maryland Today
Find out why our supporters from across the state are passionate about our work and why they hope you'll join with them today, and become a member of Preservation Maryland. You'll join this winning team that is actively saving places that truly matter. 1. Because...
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.