You are invited to attend: Social Hour at College Park Aviation Museum Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM The Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions invites you to a Social Hour at the College Park Aviation Museum. The museum is located on the grounds of the world's oldest continuously operating airport, which [...]

A commissioner’s primary role is to promote the respectful use of historic buildings and districts within their purview. Expertise in history, architecture, and general planning is essential for the responsible management of historical resources. Through a number of case studies, this workshop enhances commissioners’ technical skills by laying out the procedural steps for design review [...]

Following the rule of law alone is not always sufficient to ensure that a commission’s actions are orderly, fair, and impartial, which is why policies and procedures must be underpinned by commissioners’ high ethical standards. Historic preservation commissions, as an arm of the local government, have authority to protect the community’s historic resources. Commissioners are [...]