In this episode of Revolution@250, we delve into the remarkable story of the Maryland 400 and their pivotal role in the Battle of Brooklyn—one of the most consequential and dramatic encounters of the American Revolution. Facing overwhelming British forces, these largely untested Maryland soldiers made a courageous stand that helped give George Washington’s army time […]
In this episode, we explore the complex history and future of Crownsville Memorial Hospital and the Crownsville Memorial Park Master Plan. Cecily Bedwell and Brian Reetz of Design Collective discuss how landscape architecture, preservation, and community engagement can transform a site of difficult history into a place for healing, learning, and reflection.
In this episode, author Michael Pollack discusses the overlooked importance of sidewalks in urban life, law, and community development. He shares insights from his book ‘Sidewalk Nation’ about how sidewalks shape our communities and what can be done to improve them.
Today we’re joined by Andrew Brown from The Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership, an organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing native bird populations. Andrew, Maryland Farmland Raptor Program project manager, discusses how historic resources intersect with his line of work and why preserving both natural and cultural landscapes is essential for the future of Maryland’s birds.