Call for Session Proposals for 2010 Preservation and Revitalization Conference
Preservation Maryland is currently accepting proposals for the 2011 Preservation & Revitalization Conference to be held in Annapolis May 19-20 (dates tentative). The audience for the conference includes preservationists, state and local government employees, Historic District Commissioners, Heritage Area employees, educators, Main Street Coordinators, architects, archeologists, and historians. Each year the Preservation and Revitalization Conference presents high-quality sessions, workshops, and tours that address some of the most important issues facing preservationists in Maryland. The conference is also designed to highlight the successes and challenges of the host region. In 2011 this will be Annapolis. The Conference Steering Committee seeks sessions that will be interactive, engage the audience, present fresh approaches, and be easily applicable to participants. Click here for more information.
Nominations Sought for 2010 Historic Preservation Awards
Since 1985, Preservation Maryland has presented awards to individuals and organizations recognizing their exemplary contributions to preserving Maryland?s rich and diverse heritage. We are currently seeking nominations of candidates for this year?s Historic Preservation Awards to be presented at our Annual Program on November 17, 2010.
Please click here for the Request for Nominations for the 2010 Historic Preservation Awards. (package attached)
For further information please contact Marilyn Benaderet at 410-685-2886 x303 or mbenaderet@preservationmaryland.org.
Nominations Sought for 2011 Endangered Maryland List
Preservation Maryland, in partnership with Maryland Life magazine, seeks nominations for the 2011 Endangered Maryland list. The Endangered Maryland list features properties that reflect the diversity of Maryland?s heritage of sites and traditions, and illustrates the threats facing them. Sites will be chosen from across the state and the final Endangered Maryland list will be published in Maryland Life magazine's March/April 2011 issue. The article presents an opportunity to raise public awareness, create dialogue, and find solutions for threatened sites.
Please click here for the Call for Nominations and Nominating Instructions
Please click here for an FAQ Sheet about Endangered Maryland
For further information please contact Jessica Feldt at 410-685-2886 x302 or jfeldt@preservationmaryland.org.
Latest Heritage Fund Grants
Preservation Maryland awarded grants totaling more than $24,000 to assist projects of nine non-profit organizations. Total project costs exceed $176,000. Five grants were given in Baltimore City. The remaining four were made in Anne Arundel, Dorchester, Harford and Kent counties. More in the full press release.
Southern Maryland Tobacco Barn Summit
Preservation Maryland, the Maryland Historical Trust, and a number of local and regional partners will hosted the second Southern Maryland Tobacco Barns Summit on Friday, April 30, 2010, at King's Landing Park in Huntingtown, Maryland.
In 2004, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named the Tobacco Barns of Southern Maryland to its list of the 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. As a result of this listing, a coalition of representatives from the National Trust, the Maryland Historical Trust, the Southern Maryland Heritage Areas Consortium, and Anne Arundel, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties was formed to support barn owners in their efforts to preserve, rehabilitate, and reuse these significant landmarks that are now often abandoned and deteriorating due to the significant decline in tobacco cultivation.
The 2010 Tobacco Barns Summit followed an initial gathering held on November 15, 2004, and continueed the discussion on how to best promote barn reuse and promote agricultural land preservation.
2009 Preservation Awards Presented
Preservation Maryland honored three outstanding historic preservationists at its recent annual meeting and awards ceremony. The Stewardship Award was presented to Michael O. Bourne of Chestertown. The George T. Harrison Award for volunteer contribution was given posthumously to Wayne Goldstein of Kensington. Wilton C. Corkern, Ph. D., executive director of the Accokeek Foundation, received the President's Award for leadership. More in the full press release.
Online Giving
Online giving is a quick and easy way to support Preservation Maryland. As an added bonus for your donation to Preservation Maryland, you will receive a free one-year introductory membership in the National Trust for Historic Preservation which includes a subscription to the award-winning Preservation magazine.
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Support Preservation Maryland with Tax Credit Referrals
The National Trust Community Investment Corporation (NTCIC) has a referral program to help market its services and benefit the State and Local Partners of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The NTCIC is a for-profit subsidiary of the National Trust whose primary business is investing in rehabilitation projects that qualify for Federal and State historic tax credits and New Markets tax credits.
The referral program provides a finder's fee for every historic rehabilitation project referral it receives from the National Trust's Statewide and Local Partners that results in an actual equity investment. Preservation Maryland is a statewide partner, and may share up to 50% of the fee with other 501(c)(3) organizations that provide referrals.
By referring potential tax credit projects, you can help support Preservation Maryland and receive a share of a referral fee for your non-profit organization. If you are a developer and have a potential investment opportunity, please contact NTCIC and say you learned about this program through Preservation Maryland. For more information about this program, contact Louise Hayman at lhayman@preservationmaryland.org.
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