Perhaps nothing in preservation causes as much confusion as the National Register of Historic Places.Does it prevent demolition? Does it protect buildings? Can you change your paint color? Do you get tax breaks? Can you get a grant? This Preservation Primer...
POSITION DESCRIPTION The Director of Finance and Operations (“DFO”) for Preservation Maryland is responsible for managing the financial, operational, and human resources functions of the dynamic, nonprofit organization, ensuring financial health and operational...
With so much of historic preservation in the United States shaped by federal policy and funding – big shifts in the way the federal government interprets, regulates, and supports preservation can have a major ripple effect at the state and local level. From the...
In what can only be characterized as one of the most challenging and contentious legislative sessions in recent memory, the fate of many key preservation initiatives remained uncertain until nearly the final moments of the term. In the end, preservation and history...
Guest blog by Lucille Walker, Executive Director of Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, and Co-Chair of the Maryland Heritage Areas Coalition Maryland faces the potential elimination of funding for Program Open Space through 2029, threatening many valuable...
Maryland is a state rich in history, where every town has a story to tell. From the colonial roots of Annapolis to the industrial rise of Cumberland, from the maritime heritage of St. Michaels to the railroad legacy of Ellicott City, each town has shaped—and been...
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated today at events across the state. Dr. King, who delivered several speeches in Baltimore during the 1960s about the importance of civil rights, economic equality, and the power of nonviolent protest, is the...
Sarah Elfreth, who previously served as State Senator from the 30th legislative district of Maryland, took her oath of office today and assumed her new role as Congresswoman Elfreth, representing the much larger 3rd congressional district of...
Preservation Maryland is soliciting Statements of Qualification (SOQ) from qualified firms for architectural and engineering services for the adaptive reuse of the historic jail at 1 Emory Street, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043 as a center for preservation innovation....
This week we shared program highlights and more about the value of preservation in our everyday lives. Take a look at our HPRP feature content and make sure to follow along on social each week this month! Rock Run Mill Rock Run Mill - and check out this custom sketch!...
Last week Maryland State Comptroller Brooke Lierman’s office released a first-of-its-kind economic analysis that highlighted the state’s economic difficulties and stagnant growth since 2016. The topline, perhaps most concerning figure is the fact that...
“Interpretation is an art,” said Freeman Tilden, author of Interpreting Our Heritage. “The chief aim of interpretation is not instruction, but rather provocation.”
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...
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...
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...
Our Historic Property Redevelopment Program is making direct investments in Maryland’s historic places through the restoration, rehabilitation, and revitalization of historic structures and the communities in which they reside.Our Historic Property Redevelopment...
Maryland Day is the anniversary of when the first European settlers landed in Maryland. They disembarked from ships called the Ark and the Dove and landed on St. Clement’s Island in St. Mary’s County on March 25th, 1634. Marylanders began celebrating the anniversary...
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...
Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce the organization's priority legislation for the current session of the Maryland General Assembly aimed at accelerating support for challenging preservation projects around the state has been formally introduced by Sen....
Each year the Preservation Maryland team compiles a holiday gift guide filled with unique local merchants and makers, so you can shop small and support local businesses. Browse our staff curated gift guide from across the state and grab something special in time for...
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...
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Our largest event of the year, Phoenix Rising, took place Saturday, October 1st at historic Jerusalem Mill Village for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship. Partners, colleagues, and friends joined to celebrate a year of preserving history, heritage, and how our...
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...
Support our work to revitalize, rehabilitate, and adaptively reuse the historic Ellicott City Jail and Virginia Snoots House. Preservation Maryland has been awarded a Community Investment Tax Credit from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to...
Once upon a time, in 1955 to be exact, the Enchanted Forest, a nursey rhyme-themed amusement park, opened in Ellicott City, Maryland. The park was owned by the Harrison family, but the magical pieces – like Willie the Whale, the Old Woman’s Shoe, and Cinderella’s...
The 2022 Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly will come to a close on Monday, April 11, 2022. After 90 days of championing key bills and testifying on many other pieces of important legislation, it is safe to say that Preservation Maryland had one of...
City residents, preservation proponents and rail enthusiasts alike gathered in Brunswick on April 2, 2022 to watch the culmination of ten years of advocacy, determination, and planning. On that very crisp and sunny morning, the historic West Brunswick Tower—an...
It's National Beer Day, and we'll drink to that! If you're from Maryland, you know that Baltimore's National Bohemian beer holds a special place in the hearts of Marylanders - nearly 90% of Natty Boh sales are still made in Baltimore. Today we're looking at the...
Maryland Day is the anniversary of when the first European settlers landed in Maryland. They disembarked from ships called the Ark and the Dove and landed on St. Clement’s Island in St. Mary’s County on March 25th, 1634. Marylanders began celebrating the anniversary...
On February 28, 1827, Maryland merchants and bankers came together to charter the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad. The oldest railroad in the United States, the B&O Railroad connected over thirteen states with rail lines. This railroad was the first common...
March 13 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pmA community meeting on the historic Ellicott City Jail will take place March 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ...
March 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmJoin us on March 25 at 11 a.m. at Historic Annapolis‘ William Paca House and Garden in Annapol...
March 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmPreservation 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.