The Society For The Preservation Of Maryland Antiquities, Inc.

Preservation Maryland is a statewide nonprofit organization focused on historic preservation in Maryland, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since October 29, 2015. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, the organization specializes in preserving, protecting, and promoting historical sites, cultural resources, and heritage across Maryland. The organization serves as a critical partner to federal agencies, particularly the National Park Service, in advancing historic preservation efforts through various grant-funded programs and collaborative initiatives.

Through its federal grant awards, Preservation Maryland has consistently delivered comprehensive historic preservation services across multiple domains. The organization has received significant funding from the National Park Service's Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid program, Save America's Treasures program, and Cultural Resources Management program, with awards ranging from $484,875 to $1,487,848. Its projects include physical preservation and rehabilitation of historic sites like Fort Frederick, the Howard County Jail, and Rock Run Mill; subgranting programs to support endangered historic commercial properties in rural communities; development of historic trades training and education curricula; community engagement initiatives in the Chesapeake watershed; and creating instructional videos and open-source training resources for historic preservation trades. These efforts often involve collaborative partnerships with state and local governments, tribal entities, and other nonprofit organizations, demonstrating Preservation Maryland's multifaceted approach to cultural resource stewardship and preservation.