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 […]
Nominations Accepted for 2019 Maryland Preservation Awards!
The Maryland Historical Trust is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Maryland Preservation Awards! You may complete a nomination here using the 2019 guidelines. Nominations are due November 9, 2018. 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, […]
Maryland Historical Trust: If a Hurricane Hits
Tools for Disaster Response and Recovery Like our constituents around the state and partners around the country, the Maryland Historical Trust is watching Hurricane Florence and hoping for the best possible outcomes for the people and places affected by the storm. Although it looks like the worst impacts will remain to the south of Maryland, […]
$600,000 in Grants for Historic Preservation Projects
Funding Restored by Governor Hogan Allows Two National Historic Landmarks and Five Other Notable Projects to Receive Funding As part of Governor Larry Hogan’s Regional Cabinet Meeting in Cambridge, Special Secretary for Smart Growth Wendi Peters and Maryland Department of Planning (Planning) Secretary Robert McCord today announced seven projects selected to receive Historic Preservation Capital […]
Statewide Preservation Plan Public Meetings
We Want to Hear from You! Statewide Preservation Plan Public Meetings – June 11, 12, 13, 26, 27 and 28th Please join us this week for two public meetings on the statewide preservation plan! June 11 – Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Legacy Center 909 S. Schumaker Drive, Salisbury MD 21804 4:00pm-6:00pm June 12 – […]
Historic Preservation Non-Capital Grants Awarded
For Fiscal Year 2018, the Maryland Historical Trust awarded nine grants totaling $200,000 to nonprofit organizations and local jurisdictions throughout the state. Made available through Maryland General Assembly general funds, these grants support research, survey, planning and educational activities. Grants for the 2018 round included $20,000 to Preservation Maryland for “Documenting Maryland’s Women’s Suffrage History,” […]