Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions

MHT Non-Capital Grant Program Workshop
2017-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Maryland Historical Trust, 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD, 21032, United States
Register Now to Learn about the Maryland Historical Trust‘s New Non–Capital Grant Program!

The Maryland Historical Trust Non–Capital Grant Program provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations and local governments for research, survey, planning, and educational activities involving architectural, archeological and other cultural resources. Eligible activities may include architectural, archeological, or cultural resource surveys; the development of preservation plans; educational outreach programs; and National Register nominations. Eligible projects should seek to preserve the tangible remains of Maryland’s past in a manner that is consistent with MHT’s standards and guidelines. For FY 2018, the total amount of grant funds available is $200,000.

Prospective applicants should plan to attend an upcoming workshop on May 22, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in Crownsville. The workshop will include information about the program and FY 2018 funding priorities, eligible activities and expenses, and the new online application and reporting system. The application and guidelines will be available prior to the workshop.

Registration required.

Replacement Materials Symposium
2017-06-10 08:00 - 16:00 | Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
The full-day Replacement Materials Symposium for historic preservation commissioners, city and county staff, historic property owners, and preservationists will tackle the frequently controversial issue of substitute materials in historic places. Attendees will participate in interactive sessions led by leading practitioners in the field to consider:

Why do preservationists have a tradition of retaining historic materials and how do replacement materials fit in?
How are preservation and sustainability intertwined and how do we address the sustainable technologies invented to reduce the energy consumption of buildings?
What are the current trends in historic preservation commissions accepting or denying substitute materials?
How do commissions and staff best incorporate alternate materials into their design review process and guidelines?
What do these replacement materials look and feel like up close?

A highlight of the day will be a Vendor Hall of leading manufacturers of some of the most popular types of alternate materials such as cementitious siding, door and garage door materials, recycled plastic for porch floors, fiberglass and vinyl porch columns, synthetic slate, and aluminum clad and composite/fiberglass windows. Attendees will be able to speak to the vendors while touching and seeing the materials in person.

The symposium is eligible for CLG Educational and Training Funds reimbursement.
Approved for 4 AIA Continuing Education Learning Units (LU) in Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW).
Morning coffee/tea and lunch will be provided.

KEYNOTE: Dr. Theodore Prudon
Dr. Theodore Prudon, FAIA, FAPT, FoIFI, BNADr, is an internationally renowned architect, preservation expert, architectural engineer, author, and educator. He has a deep building and architecture experience which spans hundreds of significant award winning projects over his 40 year career. He is one of the founding partners of the SC COLLECTIVE and founder of his practice of Prudon & Partners. He splits his time as Associate Professor at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, with his role as Professor at the Pratt Institute School of Architecture, Graduate Program for Historic Preservation.
Dr. Prudon serves as the president of the US chapter of DOCOMOMO (DOcumentation and COnservation of buildings, sites and neighborhoods of the MOdern MOvement), which is dedicated to the preservation of modern heritage. He is the author of his seminal and award winning book, Preservation of Modern Architecture published by John Wiley & Sons (April 2008).

VENDOR HALL
Jeld-Wen (Sponsor)
Royal Building Products (Sponsor)
Andersen
Pac-Clad
Ecostar
Pella
Ply Gem
Azek
Boral
LP SmartSide
Englert, Inc.
HB&G

AGENDA
8:00-8:30 AM Registration Check-In
Breakfast provided

8:30-9:00 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks
Sheila Bashiri, MAHDC Board Member and Principal/Preservation Planner, City of Rockville
Fred Stachura, MAHDC President and Planning Supervisor, Community Planning Division, Prince George’s County

9:00-10:00 AM An Educated Consumer is our Best Customer: Authenticity, Integrity, and Modern Materials
Since the beginning of the modern historic preservation movement in the United States, evaluating the relationship between a property’s historic authenticity and physical integrity has been a constant concern among practitioners and the public. Throughout the period, certain types of changes have been readily accepted, while at the same time, it appears that the more that people know about the impact of material changes, the greater their appreciation for design guidelines. In the aftermath President Richard Nixon’s Executive Order 11593 the need for nationwide standards and guidance was illustrated by a controversy over the application of substitute materials at the Old San Francisco Mint.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the concepts of authenticity and integrity as applied by historic preservation practitioners over the decades.
Recognize the challenges presented by historic preservation’s mid-1960s paradigm shift from a focus on individual buildings and their educational and inspirational value to an emphasis on the historic districts and the “total environment.”
Describe President Nixon’s role in the origins of the Secretary of the Interior’s historic rehabilitation standards

Dr. John H. Sprinkle, Jr., Bureau Historian, National Park Service

10:00-10:15 AM Break
Coffee and tea with snack

10:15-11:00 AM Keynote
Restoring and repairing historic buildings of any period brings with it having to deal with deteriorated or missing materials and building elements. This has become a particularly interesting issue in light of our concern for sustainability and recognition that historic and existing materials represent embodied energy. It is important to put this discussion about preservation and sustainability in the context of the historic use and the approach to material use.
Learning Objectives:

Recognize the search and need for substitute and alternate materials for historic buildings is not new to our time
Interpret replacement materials within the context of four criteria that have influenced the past and present use of alternate materials: compatibility, availability, sustainability, and extent and cost
Understand there are no hard and fast rules, but there are three main cautions

Dr. Theodore Prudon, FAIA, FAPT, Prudon and Partners, DOCOMOMO, Columbia University, Pratt Institute School of Architecture

11:00 AM-12:00 PM Historic + Sustainable | An examination of the Threats and Opportunities of Sustainability of the Preservation of Historic Structures
Buildings consume more energy than any other sector in the United States. As more buildings become historic and new sustainable technologies are invented to reduce the energy consumption of building operations there will need to be more expansive conversation on what’s allowed on historic buildings. Preservation and sustainability are intertwined ideologies. This session will explore a holistic view of the two disciplines and provide tangible take aways for improving energy efficiency in historic buildings.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the overlapping concepts of Historic Preservation and Sustainability.
Understand how the Architecture2030 Challenge is changing the way architects look at existing building.
Understand practical ways to improve the energy efficiency of a historic home.
Examine how new sustainable technologies could be incorporated into historic structures.

Nakita Reed, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, Encore Sustainable Design

12:00-1:30 PM Vendor Hall and Lunch
Leading manufacturers and vendors of common alternative materials will display their products for attendees to touch and see. Confirmed participants include Jeld-Wen, Royal Building Products, Andersen, Pac-Clad, Ecostar, Royal Building Products, TW Perry, Pella, Ply Gem, Azek, LP SmartSide, Boral, and Englert, Inc.
Lunch provided.

1:30-2:30 PM Modern Materials: Case Studies & Open Forum
Commissioners, planners, and practitioners are frequently presented with the latest modern materials for use in historic districts and landmarked buildings, and it seems there is always something new to evaluate. In this session, a series of presenters will offer quick 5-7 minute accounts of projects that involved substitute materials, with special emphasis on lessons learned. Then the case study presenters and other speakers from the day, including our keynote Dr. Prudon, will open discussion to the floor and answer participants most pressing questions.
Learning objectives:

Examine numerous real-life case studies related to replacement materials
Identify best practices and lessons learned to be applied in future projects
Engage with experts by asking follow-up questions
Presenters to be announced shortly.

Dr. Elizabeth Milnarik-Taylor, AIA, Preservation Architect
Kim Finch, City of Annapolis Historic Preservation Commission
Kate Kenwright, Historic Preservation Specialist, L’Enfant Trust
Hank Handler, Oak Grove Restoration
Ashley Wilson, AIA, ASID, National Trust for Historic Preservation

2:30-3:45 PM Panel: Trends & Best Practices for Incorporating Alternate Materials into Design Review
This session will explore how local historic preservation commissions commonly treat replacement materials, while highlighting changes recently made to Baltimore City’s design guidelines. On the state level, Maryland Historical Trust staff will present on how replacement materials are reviewed for the state tax credit programs – which can conflict with commission guidelines. A Q&A with the audience will follow the panel presentations.
Learning objectives:

Learn how commissions approach and review replacement materials in historic districts in sample jurisdictions nationwide, and how that perspective has changed over time.
Explore how Baltimore City has addressed the competing priorities of preservation and public health with regard to lead paint, including the process that Baltimore’s preservation commission has created to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in local historic districts.
Learn how the Secretary’s of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are applied to State and Federal tax credit projects.
Explore how the State and Federal tax credit programs address replacement materials, including the process for determining what is appropriate for individual projects while complying with the Secretary’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

Facilator: Nell Ziehl, Chief of the Office of Planning, Education and Outreach, Maryland Historical Trust
Eric Holcomb, Executive Director, Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation, and Historic and Architecture Preservation Division Chief, City of Baltimore
Megan Klem, Preservation Officer, Maryland Historical Trust
Phil Thomason, Principal, Thomason and Asociates, Preservation Planners

3:45-4:00 PM Closing remarks
Fred Stachura and Sheila Bashiri

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Old Line State Summit
2017-07-12 | Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, United States
Preservation Maryland’s Summer School is now the Old Line State Summit! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 12, 2017 and plan to join this statewide gathering at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. (Registration fees and associated travel costs are eligible for CLG Education Grant reimbursement.)

Innovative Historic Resource Survey Tools and Techniques
2017-07-19 12:00 - 19:00 | Webinar
Historic resource surveys are the foundation of all good preservation planning. They provide a comprehensive picture of a city or county’s historic properties, are a fundamental tool of project review and permitting, and are an important component of a streamlined planning process. With the rise of new technologies, including cloud storage, open source databases, smartphones and tablets, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or “drones”), such surveys are becoming both affordable and efficient. This workshop will look at the latest survey technology, how to use it, and will reflect on what is possible with these new technologies.

Beyond the Building: Challenges and Opportunities in Evaluating Recent Past Resources
2017-08-23 | Webinar
This online panel discussion will use case studies to address the challenges and opportunities regarding the documentation and evaluation of properties from the recent past. Questions addressed will include the following: Should we apply lower thresholds of integrity to properties associated with people and events? How do historians evaluate buildings and sites associated with people who may still living? What should consultants and historians know about examining significance of modern architecture when the architectural design is secondary to its cultural or intangible significance?

A Methodology for Large Scale Rural Landscapes
2017-08-23 | Webinar
The webinar will be a discussion of methodology pertaining to large scale rural landscapes. Attendees will be introduced to the survey, documentation, and evaluation of large scale cultural landscapes and learn how to survey a large scale cultural landscape, methods for photo documentation of a large number of built environment resources, elements of cultural landscapes on a large scale, and evaluation of contributing elements of a large cultural landscape.

Windows in Historic Buildings: Considerations for a Reasonable Approach to Preservation
2017-09-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Newton White Mansion, 2708 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville, MD, 20721, United States
Please join the Prince George’s County Historic Preservation Commission and MAHDC for a presentation by John Sandor, Architectural Historian, Technical Preservation Services Division National Park Service. The session will address:

Windows as character-defining features of historic buildings
Compatibility
How the National Park Service assesses when a window needs to be retained and when a window may be replaced
How to debunk the energy efficiency myth
Special issues with metal windows
Communicating effectively with property owners about these issues

Who should attend?

Historic preservation commissioners and staff
Historic preservation planners
Historic property managers
Historic property owners
Heritage preservation groups
Architects and contractors

About the Speaker
John Sandor has worked as an architectural historian in the Technical Preservation Services Division of the National Park Service since 1996. He reviews rehabilitation projects seeking certification for federal tax credit and provides assistance to the users of the program and the general public on technical aspects of preservation. He previously worked as the architectural coordinator for the WV State Historic Preservation Office and has experience as a preservation consultant and a carpenter. He is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University in architecture. He serves on the board of the Latrobe Chapter of SAH and is president of the DC Preservation League.
Questions?
For further information, contact the Prince George’s County Historic Preservation Commission at 301-952-3680.

Shared Use Webinar
2017-09-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
“The shared use model for Cooper-Molera in Monterey, California was developed with replicability in mind. With the project now underway, we will hear from Douglas Wiele of Foothill Partners, Inc., along with Katherine Malone-France and Paul Edmondson of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, as they talk about what’s happening at Cooper-Molera and how other historic properties—including some unlikely candidates—can incorporate this shared use approach in their work.”

Bmore Historic
2017-09-29 | Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Bmore Historic is a participant-led unconference for scholars, students, professionals and volunteers who care about public history, historic preservation and cultural heritage in the Baltimore region. This year, Bmore Historic takes place at the Baltimore Museum of Industry in Federal Hill. Special thanks to the UMBC Orser Center for continuing their support for Bmore Historic.
Bmore Historic is a unique opportunity to connect with local historians, humanities scholars, preservation advocates, museum professionals, archivists, and anyone interested in exploring the vital intersections between people, places and the past in Baltimore and Maryland. We bringing people together and you set the agenda. If you have never participated in an unconference, please read Bmore Historic 101 to learn more.
How do I get to Bmore Historic?
If you are drive to Bmore Historic, there is a free parking lot at the Baltimore Museum of Industry limited to 40-50 vehicles. The Baltimore Museum of Industry is also located a short walk from the Charm City Circulator Purple Route stop at Cross and Light Streets.
What do you eat at Bmore Historic?
We feed you! Your registration fee covers coffee and light breakfast, lunch and snacks to keep us all active throughout the day. Vegetarian options are always available and we’ll do our best to accommodate your dietary needs.
What should you wear at Bmore Historic?
Bmore Historic is a come-as-you-are get together. If that means jeans, sandals, ties or pearls to you, then so be it. The rest of us will be dressed casually. We care more about the substance of what you have to say than what you wear while saying it.
How do I propose a session for Bmore Historic?
Read our guide on how to propose an unconference session then stay tuned for details on how you can add, comment and vote on session ideas using the Bmore Historic Trello board.

Maryland Historical Trust Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workshop
2017-10-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Allegany Museum, 3 Pershing Street, Cumberland, MD, 21502, United States
The Maryland Historical Trust is pleased to announce our Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workshop Series, starting this fall in Western Maryland. Stay tuned for additional workshop dates across the State!
If you own a certified historic property in Maryland, you may have the opportunity to earn a state income tax credit on qualified rehabilitation expenditures.
Whether you are planning to rehabilitate your primary or secondary residence or a commercial property, there are state incentives that may help. Join us for a free workshop to learn more about the Maryland Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program and opportunities that may be available to you.
Rehabilitation projects include but are not limited to: painting, systems upgrades, roof replacement, window and door repair, floor refinishing…

Maryland Historical Trust Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workshop
2017-10-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Oakland Community Center, 14 N. 8th Street, Oakland, MD, 21550, United States

Keeping History Above Water Conference
2017-10-29 - 2017-11-01 | Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Keeping History Above Water: Annapolis is an international gathering hosted by the City of Annapolis in partnership with the Newport Restoration Foundation. Conference discussions will examine the increasing and varied risks posed by sea level rise to historic coastal communities, their built environments and traditional ways of life. Leaders in the fields of historic preservation, business, culture, tourism, economics, urban planning, environment, sustainability, design, engineering and public policy will participate in lectures, workshops, roundtables and tours that focus on practical solutions and community engagement.
Given Annapolis’ leadership on sea level rise planning with its Weather It Together: Protecting Our Historic Seaport Initiative, Annapolis will take this opportunity to share our City’s planning priorities for sea level rise adaptation with residents, cultural resource professionals, government leaders and other community resiliency practitioners.

Maryland Historic Preservation Commissions Annual Party
2017-11-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Woman’s Clubhouse of Washington Grove, 316 Grove Avenue, Washington Grove, MD, 20880, United States
Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions invites you to the
Maryland Historic Preservation Commissions Annual Party
held in charming Washington Grove, a leafy and rural oasis in Montgomery County founded by Methodists as a summer revival camp in 1873.
We invite all Maryland historic preservation commissioners, their local government staff, and our preservation friends to join us for this fun evening in a hidden gem of a community conveniently located off I-270, adjacent to Rockville and Gaithersburg. Admission is free of charge, but registration is required.
More about Washington Grove
By 1902, the seasonal tent town of Washington Grove had become part of the Chautaqua circuit. Over the years, canvas walls were gradually replaced by gothic revival-style cottages, the collection of which is unlike anything else in Maryland. In 1920, it became a year-round settlement.
Washington Grove is one of only a handful of Montgomery County townships with its own elected mayor and council, and its historic preservation commission operates in an advisory capacity. The town is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Agenda
5:30 – Welcome and MAHDC annual meeting
6:00 – Presentation by Washington Grove Historic Preservation Commission
6:20-7:30 – Reception (refreshments, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages provided)
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Woman’s Club of Washington Grove
Washington Grove Historic Preservation Commission

PastForward 2017 - National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conference
2017-11-14 - 2017-11-17 | MD
PastForward is the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s premier educational and networking event for those in the business of saving places.

Commercial Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workshop
2018-01-16 18:00 - 19:00 | MD
Owners of certified historic properties in Maryland may be eligible to earn a state income tax credit on qualified rehabilitation expenditures. Join the Maryland Historic Trust for a free workshop to learn more about the Maryland Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program and the opportunities that may be available.

Legislative Preview Meeting in Silver Spring
2018-01-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station, 8100 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Join Preservation Maryland and the Maryland League of Conservation Voters and their local partners at an important town-hall style meeting to learn about local, state, and federal advocacy efforts to help save places that matter and how you can be a force for reinvestment and redevelopment.

Maryland History Advocacy Day
2018-02-01 | MD
On Thursday, February 1, 2018, Preservation Maryland will convene a statewide delegation of history, humanities and preservation advocates in Annapolis to let their elected officials know that our state’s history is worth protecting. We will be advocating for the policies, programs, and funding that makes our collective work possible.

Digital Fabrication Techniques for Historic Preservation
2018-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Open Works, 1400 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Please join APT DC for an exciting event: Digital Fabrication Techniques and Historic Preservation!
The event will be held at Open Works, a former distribution warehouse converted into a fabrication space for professionals, located in downtown Baltimore. Four speakers will provide short talks on different digital fabrication techniques and will participate in a panel-style question and answer session. Following the panel, we will take a tour of Open Works and see some of the tools used for each technique.

Speakers

Patrick Fava, Graphics Specialist at GWWO, Inc/Architects leads the firm’s graphics and visualization efforts including digital fabrication for material mock-ups and studies as well as construction of physical models using 21st century technologies. Patrick will discuss some of GWWO’s explorations in fabrication – from use of traditional woodworking tools to digital fabrication by means of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and additive manufacturing (3D printing).
Jordan Greco, Director of Additive Operations at Xometry, began his career in additive manufacturing in the QA department at Z-Corp in Burlington, Mass. He continued working closely on the Color Jet Printer platforms produced by the Z-Corp team after it was acquired by 3D Systems. Jordan was hired at Xometry two years ago by another former Z-Corp alum to help run and expand their nascent additive operation. He will discuss 3D printing and its applications including several of the most common industrial metal and plastic 3D printing technologies. He will show examples of how these technologies are used in manufacturing.
Sean Wise, Founder of Repliform, specializes in metal plating 3D printed materials – which is very different from traditional metal plating. Sean has used his unique process for museums to make reproductions of original pieces that the general public can handle. Sean will present the steps of going from original piece, to scanned geometry, to remaking a 3D printed piece that is coated with a metal layer that can add strength and stiffness, handling durability, stability is use and has an appropriate finish for the replica part.
Joe Nicoli is an archaeologist and the Heritage Scanning Specialist with Direct Dimensions. He has seventeen years of experience with laser scanning. He has managed scanning projects for a long list of organizations including: the National Park Service, the Smithsonian, Johns Hopkins University, George Washington’s Mt. Vernon, the National Cathedral, and the Maryland State Historic Trust.
Light refreshments will be provided. AIA credits for this event have been requested, but they have not yet been confirmed.

Social Hour at Mt. Aventine Manor House
2018-02-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Chapman State Park, 3452 Ferry Place, Indian Head, MD, 20640, United States
You are invited to:
Social Hour at Mt. Aventine Manor House
Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions and Charles County Historic Preservation Commission invite you to a Social Hour at one of Southern Maryland’s most significant antebellum houses.
All Maryland historic preservation commissioners, their local government staff, and our preservation friends are welcome to join us for this informal afternoon of networking and learning at Chapman State Park along the banks of the Potomac River. Admission is free of charge for Maryland commissioners and staff.
More about Mt. Aventine
The Mt. Aventine manor house, including its viewshed, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The State purchased the property from a developer in 1998 and with the support of the Friends of Chapman Park, has preserved the property for public use. Friends of Chapman Park, with the Maryland Heritage Area Authority and the Charles County Commissioners, recently commissioned an architectural survey of the house to guide their renovation efforts. The study results suggest the original portion of the house was built sometime between 1810 and 1815, and the owners expanded it over time.
Agenda
3:00 – Reception begins (refreshments, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages provided)
3:30 – Welcome
3:35 – Preservation Maryland presents the Historic Resources in Maryland’s State Parks Six-to-Fix project
3:40-4:10 – Friends of Chapman State Park speak about the history of the house and then offer a house tour
5:00 – Event ends

National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week
2018-03-12 - 2018-03-14 | Hamilton Hotel, 1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week Will be March 12th to 14th in Washington, DC

Preservation Action along with the National Conference of Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO) is excited to host the 2018 National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week from March 12-14 at the historic Hamilton Hotel in Washington, DC.

One of the most effective ways of sharing information with Congress is through direct meetings, and Advocacy Week is our annual opportunity to have a mass impact on opinion leaders and policy makers. At a time when the Historic Tax Credit is threatened by tax reform efforts, and the Historic Preservation Fund continues to face difficult budgets, your voice is needed more than ever. Together with a cohesive message in support of preservation-positive legislation we can ensure a strong future for the federal historic preservation program.

Full Event Registration Will Be Available Early January 2018 For More Information Contact: NCSHPO: 202.624.5465, info@ncshpo.org or Preservation Action: 202.463.0970, mail@preservationaction.org Or visit www.preservationaction.org

Masonry Cleaning Workshop
2018-04-20 - 2018-04-21 | MD
APT Masonry Cleaning Workshop will be held in Bowie, Maryland and Washington, D.C. on April 20-21. APT DC is partnering with APT International to host the two-day workshop which will focus on the principles, technologies, and protocols for cleaning historic masonry. Practicing professionals and contractors will present on and demonstrate the current and state-of-the-art methods and best practices for cleaning. The second day will consist of a bus tour of various projects and case studies around D.C. For more information, please email info@aptdc.org.

Law and Legal Procedures Training Course
2018-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Gaithersburg Town Hall, 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, United States
Frederick Stachura, JD will be the instructor for this informational course.

Design Review Training Course
2018-06-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Frederick City Hall Room 212, 140 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States

MAHDC 2018 Annual Symposium & Old Line State Summit
2018-06-16 08:30 - 16:00 | University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation, 3835 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
Join us for our 2018 Annual Symposium in conjunction with Preservation Maryland’s Annual Old-Line Summit!
MAHDC 2018 Annual Symposium
Saturday, June 16th 830am-400pm
“When Money is Tight, but the Roof Isn’t…”
A Symposium on Historic Communities and Affordability
Preservation Maryland’s Annual Old Line State Summit
Friday, June 15th
View our Save the Date here.

Fall Walking Tour of Washington Grove, MD
2018-10-21 14:00 - 18:30 | McCathran Hall, 300 Grove Avenue, Washington Grove, 20880, United States
The Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions (MAHDC) and the Washington Grove Historic Preservation Commission are hosting a fall walking tour of Washington Grove on Sunday, October 21st, at 2:00 p.m. Local preservationist, Clare Lise Kelly will offer a lively and informative lecture with slides before leading the tour. In addition to viewing the Grove’s historical homes from its charming streets and walkways, four residences, dating to the Camp Meeting Period, will be open for tours of the interior. A reception will follow at the lovely home of Terry and Chris Kirtz, long-time Washington Grove residents.
Please note: In the case of heavy rain, the event will be postponed until the following Sunday, October 28th, at 2 p.m.
REGISTER HERE!

2018 National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference
2018-11-13 - 2018-11-16 | Hyatt Regency, San Francisco, CA, 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA, 94111, United States
Register here:
https://registration.sitesolutionsworldwide.com/synergy/v_1_/home/login.php?ccc=9_98_1196&syntrack=&scid=1196

MAHDC 2019 Symposium
2019-05-18 | Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ Conference Center, 15 W Church Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
The 2019 Annual Symposium of the Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the beautiful Conference Center of the Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ (ERUCC) in downtown Frederick.
This year’s theme is Looking Back, Looking Forward: Considering Maryland’s Historic District Legacy and Future.

Keynote Speaker Announced! Lisa Craig, Principal, The Craig Group, climate change and historic preservation expert, will be the keynote speaker at MAHDC 2019 Annual Symposium.
Sessions will address the reinterpretation of Maryland’s historic districts through the addition of new stories and the challenge of meeting the demands of a changing climate. The keynote speaker is Lisa Craig, nationally-recognized expert on climate change and historic preservation. Among the confirmed presenters are Nicole Diehlmann, noted architectural historian and former National Alliance of Preservation Commissions board member, Sarah Rogers, Executive Director of Heritage Montgomery, Kimberly Golden Brandt, Director of Preservation Maryland’s Smart Growth Maryland Initiative, and John Peter Thompson, Chair of the Prince George’s County Historic Preservation Commission and nationally-recognized lecturer and expert on horticulture, invasive species, and bio-economics.
There will be a Vendor Exhibition Hall with information about SuperGreen Solutions, Indowindow, the Symposium’s Principal Sponsor, and other partners, who will also display information about their programs in Maryland.
The 2019 Annual Symposium will mark the 40th anniversary of MAHDC’s founding in Frederick in 1979 and also include the Association’s Annual Meeting.
The African American Community Tour will follow in Frederick’s historic towncenter after the close of the symposium (space is limited to twelve and pre-registration will be required on the day of the symposium).
The Historic Trinity Chapel Across The Street From The ERUCC Church And Conference Center Will Be Open For Visits During The Day.
Registration is now open on Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mahdc-2019-annual-symposium-tickets-59208276549

Training Program: HPC 100 Design Review
2019-05-23 18:00 - 20:30 | City Council Chambers, Annapolis, MD, 160 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
HPC 100 Design Review
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 and by examining the various design standards by which commissioners are to evaluate applications. The workshop covers the following design review-related topics:
Scope of review
Role of the public
Potential actions
Standards of review
Sensitive additions
‘Green’ principles
Those interested in attending a course should contact the organizer to check if the session is open and there is available space for participants from outside the HDC area and to register.

VAF 2019 Annual Meeting Landscapes of Succession
2019-05-29 - 2019-06-01 | Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA
Join us for the Vernacular Architecture Forum’s 40th Annual Conference in the City of Brotherly Love! Come explore the successive and overlapping built peripheries of Philadelphia’s core, from the early 18th century to the present. Through a study of neighborhoods around the city center, we take conference-goers on a journey along the arteries and into the formerly peripheral urban zones that are now incorporated into, and transformed by, surrounding urban fabric. Conference tours investigate the blurred divisions between city and countryside, commercial and residential, and rich and poor neighborhoods–over landscapes shaped by rivers, roads, railways, and interstate highways.

Training Program: HPC 200 Connecting With Your Community
2019-06-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Cumberland, Maryland, Cumberland, Maryland
HPC 200. Connecting with your Community: Communication, Education, and Outreach
LOCATION IS TBD
Commissions struggle to get the word out about who they are and what they do. This session provides commissioners with the tools to effectively communicate with the four major groups with which they engage: the public, elected officials, media, and contractors. During the course, commissioners learn how to use various strategies to educate and reach out to their community.
Workshop participants take part in brainstorming exercises and facilitated breakout sessions, and at the end of the Skill Session will be able to:
Summarize what their community needs to know about who they are and what they do
Know how to convey their message to the four main groups with which commissions engage
Employ creative strategies to generate interest and inform their community
Improve their public image
Those interested in attending a course should contact the organizer to check if the session is open and there is available space for participants from outside the HDC area and to register.
