About Montgomery Preservation

Montgomery Preservation, Inc., Montgomery County's
only countywide, private, nonprofit historic preservation organization,
was originally comprised of a small group of local residents who formed
the Montgomery County Committee of the Maryland Historical Trust in the
early 1970s to further preservation efforts in the county. The group
incorporated in 1984 to expand its preservation role throughout the
community, and today works with organizations, public officials, and
businesses to ensure that historic preservation plays a role in the
revitalization and development challenges of the 21st century.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President, Wayne Goldstein
Vice-president: Anne Brockett
Treasurer: Robin Ziek
Secretary: Judy Christensen
Advocacy: Wayne Goldstein
B&O Railroad Station Property Manager: Marilyn Slatick
Education: vacant
Endangered Sites: vacant
Membership: Maria
Hoey
Montgomery County Awards for Historic
Preservation: Judy Christensen
Montgomery Preservation, as an umbrella organization, comprises a
board of county preservation groups and membership of individuals,
businesses, and other organizations that value Montgomery County's
architectural heritage and believe in Montgomery Preservation's mission.
Members play an active role in the continued preservation of the
county's heritage by exchanging ideas, expertise, and knowledge at
regular meetings, participating in educational activities that are held
during Montgomery County Heritage Days and Happy Birthday
Montgomery County celebration, volunteering
on MPI committees, and celebrating preservation achievements at the
Annual Montgomery County Awards for Historic Preservation.
Montgomery Preservation members:
- Serve on committees to share advice and
expertise in addressing issues regarding historic preservation in Montgomery County
- Receive Montgomery Preservation's quarterly
newsletter, preservation Montgomery,
a copy of the Heritage Directory, published biannually, and
invitations to ceremonies, workshops, and house tours
- Learn about historic sites that are being
preserved and adapted for new uses and are kept abreast of news and
issues through Montgomery Preservation's e-mail
group
The mission of Montgomery Preservation, Inc. is to preserve, protect,
and promote Montgomery
County's rich
architectural heritage and historic landscapes.
To carry out this mission, Montgomery Preservation
- Advocates for the preservation of Montgomery County's historic buildings,
objects, and spaces
- Partners with groups and individuals who
share common preservation goals with the end goal being a stronger, more
unified voice supporting historic preservation
- Educates the public about County heritage
resources and historic preservation's role in creating livable,
economically vital communities
- Provides opportunities for citizens to
participate in activities that address historic preservation goals
- Sponsors the Annual Montgomery County
Awards for Historic Preservation Program, which recognizes superior
historic preservation efforts
- Publishes a quarterly newsletter and Heritage
Directory
- Maintains an informative, active Web site
- Hosts events, such as several conferences
about mansionization, that highlight the importance of historic
preservation as a public policy.
Montgomery Preservation believes that as demand for land increases and
redevelopment and revitalization issues take the forefront, its role in
the community will continue to grow.