Please join us on Thursday, January 23 for the 2020 Maryland Preservation Awards, celebrating ten outstanding people and projects for their extraordinary efforts to preserve and enhance historic places, archeological sites and cultural heritage. Presented annually by the Maryland Historical Trust Board of Trustees, the Maryland Preservation Awards are the highest level of recognition for […]
Hogan Announces More than $9 Million in Tax Credits
To Revitalize Historic Buildings Projects Expected to Create More than 600 Jobs Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), a division of the Maryland Department of Planning (Planning), has awarded eight projects more than $9 million in tax credits—leveraging more than $180 million in additional investment. The projects are expected to create […]
Capital Grant for Historic Preservation Projects
Are you considering applying for a Capital Grant for your historic preservation project? Attend a workshop in your area! The Maryland Historical Trust is hosting workshops around the state for prospective applicants for the Capital Grant program. This grant is a competitive funding program for construction-related projects on properties listed on or eligible for the […]
Maryland Historical Trust is Accepting Nominations
The Maryland Historical Trust is accepting nominations for the 2020 Maryland Preservation Awards! Complete your nomination here using the 2020 guidelines. Nominations are due Friday September 13, 2019. The Maryland Preservation Awards, presented annually by the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Historical Trust, are the highest level of recognition for historic preservation, heritage education […]
Nominations Accepted for Maryland Preservation Awards
The Maryland Historical Trust is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Maryland Preservation Awards! You may complete a nomination here using the 2020 guidelines. Nominations are due September 13, 2019. The Maryland Preservation Awards, presented annually by the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Historical Trust, are the highest level of recognition for historic preservation, […]
African-American Heritage Preservation Program Grant
Workshops Scheduled Grant Program Funds African-American Historic and Cultural Capital Projects The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), a division of the Maryland Department of Planning, and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) today announced upcoming workshops to share information on FY20 grant funding available through the African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP). […]
MHT Honorees at Ceremony in Annapolis
Heritage Programs, Rehabilitation Projects, Local Groups, and Individuals Honored with Annual Preservation Awards Maryland Historical Trust Recognized The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) celebrated the state’s best efforts in historic preservation during the 44th annual Maryland Preservation Awards, held in Annapolis this afternoon. The MHT Board of Trustees recognized outstanding education, restoration, and revitalization projects, as […]
FY2019 MHT Capital Grant Intent to Apply
The Maryland Historical Trust Capital Grant for Fiscal Year 2019 is now open! This grant is a competitive funding program for construction projects on buildings or structures on or eligible for the Maryland Register of Historic Places. You can read more about this grant and eligibility requirements at our website here. The application is a […]
Statewide Preservation Plan Is Open for Public Comment!
To develop PreserveMaryland II — a five-year guidance document for government agencies, non-profit advocates and others involved in historic preservation, archeology and cultural heritage — the Maryland Historical Trust convened an interdisciplinary advisory committee and conducted open public meetings, focus groups, surveys, and stakeholder interviews. We appreciate all of the generous contributions and feedback from […]
$9 Million in Tax Credits Awarded to Restore Historic Structures
Tax Credits Leverage Projects Expected to Create Over 800 Jobs The Hogan Administration announced today that the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), a division of the Maryland Department of Planning (Planning), has awarded five projects more than $9 million in tax credits to leverage more than $58 million in related project costs. “The Heritage Structure Rehabilitation […]