Mission

The Trust is currently focused on identifying, listing, and monitoring significant intact and endangered historic properties in Somerset County. Our purpose is to create public awareness of the extent of heritage loss and of ways we can preserve these precious assets.

Each of our members can participate by reporting on available historic properties or endangered properties in their area by contacting the Trust. To the extent that property owners agree, we will publish our findings on our website, newsletter and other methods of communication.

The Trust is uniquely positioned to provide expert advice to those interested in restoring valuable historic properties. The combined knowledge and experience of our members is a valuable, if little-tapped, resource for the community as a whole.

We have developed a directory of contractors, tradespersons, material resources, architectural historians, appraisers and realtors available to those in need of services. Along with our annual meeting and planned educational lectures, the directory will serve as a platform and portal for gatherng and disseminating information. All members will be able to contribute and comment by contacting the Trust. 

The wealth and magnitude of valuable historic properties within Somerset County is not well known outside our area, despite the fact that Somerset boasts the largest number of National Registered sites per capita in Maryland. 

The economics of our region place us in a unique position to attract investors who share in our interests or who hope to own a living piece of history. To place Somerset's historical wealth on a larger stage, we are establishing robust relationships with local and national real estate professionals and advertisers.