 In 1999, Bladensburg, [[Colmar Manor, Maryland|Colmar Manor]], and [[Cottage City, Maryland|Cottage City]] were lauded by the [[Joint Center for Sustainable Communities]] for their collaboration with Prince George's County for the Port Towns Revitalization Initiative, which created a common "Port Towns" identity for the towns; encouraged businesses development through infrastructure and façade improvements; acquisition of historic properties and plans for their reuse; and reconstruction of the Bladensburg waterfront and marina.The following is a partial list of historic sites in Bladensburg identified by the [[Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission]]