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National Park Seminary Field Trip
and Endangered Maryland Presentation

Join Preservation Maryland members and friends on a field trip to the most enchanting site in Montgomery County! The day starts with a guided walking tour of National Park Seminary (NPS), a redevelopment project which features a unique collection of historic and modern homes, including Aloha House (pictured right). After lunch at NPS, the nominators of the 10 Endangered Maryland sites in Montgomery County will present on the current status of the sites, including the Gymnasium at NPS.

When: Saturday, June 1, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Where: National Park Seminary - 9615 Dewitt Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Cost: $25 for PM members, $30 for non-members

Lunch is included and pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, click here or call Margaret De Arcangelis at 410-685-2886 x302.

Explore the 2013 Endangered Maryland sites

Preservation Maryland's 2013 Endangered Maryland list of threatened historic properties has been released. Featured in the April edition of Maryland Life magazine, this is the seventh annual list. There are now 74 historic sites included in the Endangered Maryland program.

Endangered Maryland's purpose is to generate public awareness of the state's threatened historic properties, generate possible solutions and serve as a call for action. A panel of historic preservationists selected the list from properties nominated by the public by assessing the level of threat, historic and architectural significance and community support for preserving the site. Click here to see the full list.

Recipients of Heritage Fund Grants Selected

Preservation Maryland is pleased to announce it has recently awarded Heritage Fund grants totaling $21,500 to nine nonprofit organizations and local governments. The Heritage Fund provides funds for preservation projects and organizations for a variety of purposes - from emergency repairs to case studies - and range from $500 to $5000.

$1,000 Apples United Church of Christ, Frederick County

$3,000 Chesapeake Conservancy, Harford/Cecil County
$4,000 City of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County
$2,500 Cromwell Valley Park Council, Baltimore County
$2,000 Historic Annapolis, Anne Arundel County
$2,500 Parks and People Foundation, Baltimore City

$2,000 Royal Oak Community UM Church, Talbot County

$3,000 St. Thomas Episcopal Parish, Prince George's County
$1,500 Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center, Anne Arundel County

The next deadline for grant applications is June 1, 2013. For further information about the recipients and Heritage Fund grant, click here or contact Marilyn Benaderet at 410-685-2886 x303.

The City of Annapolis was awarded $4,000 to assist with the costs of development of a disaster mitigation plan for resources in the historic district. This photograph shows flooding of the Annapolis Market Space during Hurricane Isabel.

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Protecting the Irreplaceable

Founded in 1931 as the Society for the Preservation of Maryland Antiquities, Preservation Maryland is dedicated to preserving Maryland's historic buildings, neighborhoods, landscapes, and archaeological sites through outreach, funding, and advocacy.

**Annual Report: "Partnerships Across the State" Available**

Check out Preservation Maryland's latest annual report by clicking here. This report features a roundup of recent activities in an easy-to-read format that lists them by category (e.g. Technical Assistance, Advocacy) and includes a roster of the more than 100 non-profit organizations, agencies and institutions with which Preservation Maryland has collaborated during the past year. As always, we have tried to include a comprehensive list of our supporters. The report has been mailed to current members and donors. If you would like to receive a printed version, click here.

The Maryland Resident Curatorship Program
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Ever dreamed of living in an historic house surrounded by beautiful State Park, Forest, or other protected land? Are you interested in becoming a steward of both historic and natural resources? Then the DNR wants you!

Pioneered in 1982, the Maryland Resident Curatorship Program offers lucky Curators the right to lifetime tenancy in an historic property in exchange for restoring it, maintaining it in good condition, and periodically sharing it with the public. From the mountain regions of Western Maryland to Assateague Island, the program has nearly 60 Curatorships in operation, each offering a special glimpse into the history of Maryland.

Click here for more information and a list of available historic properties.