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 (America/New_York) | 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.

Training Program: HPC 100 Design Review - Rockville, MD - Date & Location TBD
2019-06-15 19:00 - 22:30 | Rockville, MD, Rockville, MD, United States
HPC 100. Design Review
DATE AND LOCATION TBD: Contact Sheila Bashiri (sbashiri@rockvillemd.gov) for more information.
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.

Training Program: HPC 101 Law & Procedures
2019-06-27 18:00 - 20:30 | City Council Chambers, Annapolis, MD, 160 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
HPC 101. Law & Procedures
Because the work of the commission is quasi-judicial, it is important that commissioners have a working knowledge of law and procedures. When their decisions are questioned, the focus of the reviewing body will be on whether the commission was fair and followed their procedures in the decision-making process. Through a number of case studies, the workshop covers the following law and procedures-related topics:
Legal basis of authority
Ex parte communication
Conflicts of interest
Demolition by neglect
Economic hardship cases
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.

Old Line State Summit: Frederick, Maryland
2019-07-24 08:30 - 17:30 | Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 South Carroll Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Register for the Summit Today!
Preservation Maryland will convene Maryland’s statewide historic preservation and smart growth conference, the Old Line State Summit, in Frederick on Wednesday, July 24, 2019.
The Old Line Summit is organized into three general tracks: historic preservation, smart growth, and workshops. Attendees make their own schedules and go to sessions in any track! Our keynote speaker is Jim Lindberg of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, who will speak to “Making Preservation the New Normal: Building Systems for Reuse.” There will be plenty of time for discussion and networking, including a complimentary happy hour at McClintock Distilling sponsored by The Durable Slate Company. Register online today!
SESSION TOPICS
Placemaking in Urban and Rural Areas
Architectural Walking Tour of Frederick
Making Sustainability a Reality in Your Community
Latinx Outreach and Engagement
Architectural Documentation
Case Studies in Adaptive Reuse
New AR/VR Technology at Historic Sites
Cemetery Documentation
REGISTER TODAY!

MAHDC 40th Anniversary Celebration & Traditional Picnic
2019-09-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Glenview Mansion, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, Maryland, 20851
To cap off the celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions (MAHDC), the Board of Directors is organizing a Traditional Picnic and invites all MAHDC supporters to attend with family and friends.

The picnic will take place on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the historic Glenview Mansion, Rockville Civic Center, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851.
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of MAHDC, spend time socializing with colleagues, family and friends, while enjoying Bayside Catering’s delicious, summer picnic fare (menu below), and rocking to the lively Bluegrass music.
Explore the elegant, 1926 Neo-Classical Revival Glenview Mansion and its extensive grounds that feature formal gardens and ‘The Cottage’, a delightful example of an early 20th century children’s playhouse. For more Information, visit: https://www.rockvillemd.gov/389/Glenview-Mansion
Also, visit the nearby Croydon Creek Nature Center, open from 1 PM to 5 PM on Sunday.
Ticket Prices:
Adults: $24
Children, ages 3-10: $11
Children under 3: No charge
To purchase tickets, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mahdc-40th-anniversary-celebration-a-traditional-picnic-tickets-69153039603
Picnic Menu:
The Picnic Menu: A Mixed Grill Cookout
Beef Hamburgers
Traditional BBQ Chicken Pieces
All Beef Ball Park Style Hot Dogs
Veggie Burgers
Home Style Potato Salad
Crisp Creamy Cole Slaw
Western Style Baked Beans
Ice Cold Fresh Sliced Watermelon
Home Made Kettle Chips with French Onion Dip
Fresh Baked Kaiser Rolls and Hot Dog Rolls
Condiments Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, BBQ Sauce, Hot Sauce, Salt & Pepper
Sliced Cheese, Onions, Lettuce and Tomato
Sweet Endings: Assorted Cookies and Brownies
COLD Assorted Canned Sodas and Bottled Waters

2020 Annual Meeting
2020-11-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Please join us for the
2020 Annual Meeting of the Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • 7:00 P.M.
The virtual meeting will be held on GoToMeeting.
To Register, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/md-association-of-historic-district-commissions-2020-online-annual-meeting-tickets-127798040379
The agenda and link for the virtual meeting will be shared with members before the event.

HPC 100. Design Review and HPC 101 Law and Procedures: Date TBD
2021-02-01 - 2021-05-31 | MD
February-May: HPC 100. Design Review and HPC 101 Law and Procedures.
Frederick County. Virtual Program. Date/Time to be announced.

HPC 201. Sustainability for Historic Preservation Commissions
2021-02-10 | Virtual/Zoom Meeting
February 10: HPC 201. Sustainability for Historic Preservation Commissions.
Virtual Program. Cumberland with Frostburg. Time to be announced.
Commissioners from other HDCs are welcome. For more information, please contact:
Kathy McKenney, at Kmckenney@ci.cumberland.
Leslie Gottert, director@mahdc.org.

MAHDC 2022 Annual Symposium
2022-05-21 08:30 - 16:30 | St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 47645 College Dr, St Mary's City, MD, 20686, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
MAHDC 2022 Annual Symposium
ARCHAEOLOGY AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPES IN MARYLAND
Where: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD
When: Saturday, May 21, 2022 / 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Get Tickets From Eventbrite here (click to open in new tab): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mahdc-2022-annual-symposium-tickets-313708018127

2024 MAHDC Annual Symposium
2024-05-23 08:00 - 17:30 | Newton White Mansion, 2708 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville, MD, 20721, United States
2024 MAHDC Annual Symposium
Climate Change and Disaster Resilience & Preservation of the Historic Sites of Underrepresented Communities
Thursday, May 23, 2024
8:00AM – 5:30PM
Newton White Mansion
2708 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville, MD 20721
SPECIAL EVENING EVENT:
2024 Annual Prince George’s County Historic Preservation Reception 6:00PM – 8:00PM
VIEW DETAILS, SCHEDULE, SESSIONS AND SPEAKERS HERE!
REGISTER HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-mahdc-annual-symposium-annual-meeting-tickets-866707584717
Application underway for AIA & AICP CEU Credits.
Questions? Please contact Leslie Gottert, MAHDC Executive Director: director@mahdc.org
