Will Examine Artifacts, Property to Learn More About the Area’s Early Residents A log cabin with significant ties to Hagerstown’s African American community is the subject of research this week for the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA). MDOT SHA archaeologists are in Washington County to study artifacts from the cabin at […]
Nominations for the 2021 Maryland Preservation Awards!
The Maryland Historical Trust is accepting nominations for the 2021 Maryland Preservation Awards! You may complete a nomination here using the 2021 Nomination Instructions. Nominations are due September 30, 2020. 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, […]
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 […]
Applications Accepted for Calvert County PAR Fund
Applications Accepted for Calvert County Purchase and Retirement (PAR) Fund Program The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board announce the opening of the application period for the county’s Purchase and Retirement (PAR) Fund program. Through the program, Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) are purchased, retired and permanently removed from […]
Archeologists Tracking and Mapping Civil War Troop Movements
Researchers Unearthing Civil War Ammunition and Uniform Artifacts on Burkittsville Farms; Public Archaeology Day Tomorrow In 1862, thousands of troops camped on and marched through farm fields throughout Frederick County. Today a team of archaeologists is using high-tech equipment to pinpoint troop movements throughout the county to unearth artifacts buried beneath the ground for over […]
Rural Legacy Program Reaches Milestone
100,000 Acres Conserved Over 20 Years With the Board of Public Works’ approval of five new conservation easements, Maryland’s Rural Legacy Program has now conserved more than 100,000 acres of land throughout the state. In presenting the properties for approval, Maryland Natural Resources Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio observed that this year marks the 20th Anniversary of […]
County Seeks to Recognize Those Who Preserve Local History
The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning is accepting nominations for the 30th Annual Calvert County Historic Preservation Awards. Have you noticed an old house being restored as you drive around the county? Does someone in your community record its history or the stories and memories of its longtime residents? Now is the time […]
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 […]
HSMC Awarded 2019 Maryland Preservation Award
Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) Awarded 2019 Maryland Preservation Award On January 31, 2019, at the 44th Maryland Preservation Awards, the Maryland Historical Trust Board of Trustees recognized Historic St. Mary’s City Education Department as winner of a 2019 Historic Preservation Award for Excellence in Public Programming for the Adults Only tour. As stated on […]
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 […]