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Maryland Department
of Housing and Community Development
Discover all that the Programs for Heritage Preservation has
to offer, such as tax credits, loans, grants and more.
Maryland Historical Trust
A most informative website! The Maryland Historical Trust was formed
in 1961 to assist the people of Maryland in identifying, studying, evaluating,
preserving, protecting, and interpreting the state's significant prehistoric
and historic districts, sites, structures, cultural landscapes, heritage
areas, cultural objects, and artifacts, as well as less tangible human and
community traditions.
Preservation Maryland
Preservation Maryland is the state's oldest historic preservation organization.
Founded in 1931 as the Society for the Preservation of Maryland Antiquities.
Preservation Maryland is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated
to preserving Maryland's rich and diverse heritage of buildings, landscapes,
and archeological sites.
Maryland Historical Society
The Maryland Historical Society is the state's oldest cultural institution.
Including a museum, library, press, and extensive educational programs,
the MdHS collects, preserves, and interprets objects and materials reflecting
Maryland's diverse heritage.
Central Maryland Heritage
League
The Central Maryland Heritage League is a nonprofit corporation dedicated
to the protection of the South Mountain State Battlefield and the education
of both children and adults as to the many aspects of our cultural and natural
heritage in the Middletown Valley and throughout Central Maryland.
Maryland Ghost
& Spirit Association
This website provides a collection of ghost pictures and ghost stories,
including information about some of the spirits such as "the black dog",
that have become part of the folklore of Washington County .
Coalition
to Protect Maryland Burial Sites
This non-profit organization is committed to the protection of human burial sites from the unauthorized and unwarranted disturbance by man or nature. The membership includes historians, genealogists, archaeologists, cultural preservationists, Native Americans, legislative members, and citizens of Maryland who care about their heritage and ancestors.
Frederick
County Landmarks Foundation
Frederick County Landmarks Foundation Inc. actively pursues the preservation
of historic sites, structures, natural landmarks and communities of Frederick
County, MD. Visit this site for additional information about FCLF, Schifferstadt
Museum, Beatty-Cramer Architectural House & Museum and The Derr House.
Catoctin
Center for Regional Studies
The dual mission of the Catoctin Center for Regional Studies is to : 1)
promote the research and study of mid-Maryland (Washington, Frederick and
Carroll counties) and border areas of neighboring states, and 2) foster
excellence in student learning through research.
Archeological
Society of Maryland
The ASM is a statewide organization of lay and professional archeologists
devoted to the study and conservation of Maryland archeology. In support
of these goals, ASM sponsors a variety of activities, including fieldwork,
publications, meetings, and events.
Paula S. Reed and
Associates
Paula S. Reed and Associates is a private corporation organized in the state
of Maryland that is involved in cultural resource evaluation and promotion
of historical preservation initiatives.
Antietam National
Battlefield
Established by Act of Congress on August 30, 1890, this Civil War site marks
the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North in September
1862. The battle claimed more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing
in one single day, September 17,1862, and led to Lincoln's issuance of the
Emancipation Proclamation.
Antietam Partner
Western Maryland Interpretive Association is a nonprofit cooperating association
for Antietam and Monocacy National Battlefields. It is involved in park
initiatives such as land preservation, education programs, and restoration
of historic structures. The site contains a link to the Antietam Museum
Store.
Cumberland Historic
Cemetery Organization
Based in Cumberland, Allegheny County, Maryland, USA. the Cumberland Historic
Cemetery Organization is dedicated to preserving the area’s rich historic
heritage by erecting and restoring monuments, and also by providing tours
and promoting cemetery history to the general public.
Burial
Places of Confederate Soldiers
A descriptive list of the burial places of the remains of Confederate soldiers,
who fell in the battles of Antietam, South Mountain, Monocacy, and other
points in Washington and Frederick counties, in the state of Maryland.
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