Community Outreach & Education

City of Frederick HPC seeks to improve communication with Mayor and Aldermen

Excerpt from the Frederick News-Post: A member of the city’s Historic Preservation Commission used his public comment period Thursday to formally request a meeting with the mayor, Board of Aldermen and city staff members. Commissioner Stephen Parnes called a lack of open dialogue between the commissioners and city officials crazy and intolerable. He said that [...]

By |2020-10-20T17:28:06-04:00January 31st, 2017|Community Outreach & Education, Frederick City|Comments Off on City of Frederick HPC seeks to improve communication with Mayor and Aldermen

Charles County HPC seeks nominations for annual awards

Excerpt from Southern Maryland Online: The Charles County Historic Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for its annual award program for outstanding achievements in historic preservation that occurred during the 2016 calendar year. The Historic Preservation Award is presented annually to an eligible individual, business, organization, or project deserving recognition for outstanding achievements in historic preservation. [...]

By |2020-10-20T17:28:06-04:00January 25th, 2017|Charles County, Community Outreach & Education|Comments Off on Charles County HPC seeks nominations for annual awards

Harford County HPC seeks nominations for historic preservation awards

Excerpt from Havre de Grace Patch: Nominations are now open for the 2017 Historic Preservation Awards recognizing outstanding achievements in historic preservation within Harford County. Awards to individuals and organizations will be presented in May by the Harford County Historic Preservation Commission and the county Department of Planning & Zoning in honor of National Historic [...]

By |2020-10-20T17:28:06-04:00January 17th, 2017|Community Outreach & Education, Good News, Harford County|Comments Off on Harford County HPC seeks nominations for historic preservation awards

Harford HPC Honors its 2016 Award Winners

Excerpt from the Baltimore Sun: The Harford County Historic Preservation Commission recently announced its 21st annual award recipients during a ceremony at the historic Liriodendron Mansion in Bel Air. Three Several Preservation Project awards were presented, including: • Ladew Topiary Gardens, in Monkton, for the conservation and restoration of the historic Berry Garden Fountain, with [...]

By |2020-10-20T17:28:07-04:00June 18th, 2016|Community Outreach & Education, Good News, Harford County|Comments Off on Harford HPC Honors its 2016 Award Winners

City of Frederick HPC Presents 2016 Historic Preservation Awards

Excerpt from the Frederick News-Post: A host of businesses and individuals were recognized for their contributions to historic preservation as recipients of the 2016 Historic Preservation Awards, presented Thursday night by Scott Winnette,chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission. Winners were: Sarah Thiel Butner received Bricks and Mortar Rehabilitation award for her restoration and rehabilitation work [...]

By |2020-10-20T17:28:07-04:00May 21st, 2016|Community Outreach & Education, Frederick City, Good News|Comments Off on City of Frederick HPC Presents 2016 Historic Preservation Awards

Cumberland HDC Hosts Youth Summit

Excerpt from WCBC: With a Certified Local Government grant from the Maryland Historical Trust, the Cumberland Historic Preservation Commission and staff have partnered with Braddock Middle School to develop a first-ever Youth Summit and the highlight is an event today at Canal Place. During the 2015-2016 school year, this project has brought together local youth, educators, [...]

By |2020-10-20T17:28:07-04:00May 13th, 2016|Community Outreach & Education, Cumberland, Good News|Comments Off on Cumberland HDC Hosts Youth Summit

In the news: Charles County Historic Preservation Commission to Host Awards Ceremony on May 7

Excerpt from Southern Maryland Online: The Charles County Historic Preservation Commission will host a Preservation Reception and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. until noon at St. Pauls' Episcopal Church (4535 Piney Church Road, Waldorf). The winner(s) of the Charles County Preservation Award for 2015 will be announced at this time. The [...]

By |2020-10-20T17:28:07-04:00April 13th, 2016|Charles County, Community Outreach & Education, Good News|Comments Off on In the news: Charles County Historic Preservation Commission to Host Awards Ceremony on May 7

Dec 2: Webinar, GeoMashups, Digital Storytelling, and Community Curated Resource Surveys

Webinar - GeoMashups, Digital Storytelling, and Community Curated Resource Surveys Offered by the California Preservation Foundation Register >> Do you ever visit a nearby area and wonder how you could quickly access digital information on local Landmarks? Do you feel as if your resources and collection are not represented on the internet? Do you want [...]

By |2020-10-20T17:28:07-04:00November 11th, 2015|Community Outreach & Education, GIS & Information Technology, Survey & Documentation, Training|Comments Off on Dec 2: Webinar, GeoMashups, Digital Storytelling, and Community Curated Resource Surveys

In the news: Calvert County wins top tourism award for Freedom Day

Calvert County press release: The Calvert County Department of Economic Development won tops honors for its Lower Marlboro Freedom Day event that commemorated 14 slaves who fled the county during the War of 1812. The 2014 event earned the “Best Small Event” award during Maryland’s 35th Annual Tourism and Travel Summit held Nov. 3 in [...]

By |2020-10-20T17:28:07-04:00November 11th, 2015|Calvert County, Community Outreach & Education, Good News|Comments Off on In the news: Calvert County wins top tourism award for Freedom Day
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