Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture Announces $1 Million In Funding for Preservation Projects Training Webinars for Application Assistance Provided The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) announces $1 million in available funds for African American preservation projects throughout the state of Maryland. The goal of the African American Heritage […]
African American Heritage Preservation Program Grants!
Announcing the 10th anniversary of the African American Heritage Preservation Program grants! The Maryland Commission on African American Heritage and Culture and the Maryland Historical Trust are hosting webinars for prospective applicants for the African American Heritage Preservation Program. Grants are competitively awarded for construction projects on properties important to African American history and culture […]
The Martinak Vessel Finds Its Place in History
In 1964, the stern of a wooden vessel was pulled from the mud of Watt’s Creek, a tributary of the Choptank River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Five years later the bow was recovered nearby. The local paper, the County Record, announced it was a century-old pungy, a type of freight-hauling schooner constructed mostly between 1840 […]
MHT Looking for Conservator and Administrator
Announcing Two New Job Openings at MHT Consider applying or help us spread the word We are hiring an Administrator for the Historic Preservation Easement Programs at the Maryland Historical Trust Offices in Crownsville, MD and an Archaeological Conservator for Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. Applications for both positions are due March 9, 2020. Easement […]
Call for Applications: MHT Capital Grant Program
Applications are due March 23, 2020 at 11:59pm Are you considering applying to the Capital Grant program for funding a historic preservation project? Now is the time! The MHT Capital Grant is a competitive funding program for construction projects on historic buildings or structures that are on or eligible for the National Register of Historic […]
Ten Outstanding Efforts Awarded for Education,Restoration and Revitalization
On January 23, 2020, at the 45th Maryland Preservation Awards, the Maryland Historical Trust Board of Trustees recognized ten outstanding efforts in historic preservation, including education, restoration and revitalization projects, as well as organizational and individual leadership. The following people and projects were recognized with 2020 awards. C&O Canal National Historical Park for Conococheague Aqueduct […]
2020 Maryland Preservation Awards Ceremony
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 […]