Past Projects

Timeline

2023

Significant progress on Teackle Letter Project with research website now in place
Research and initial discussions on potential acquisition of historic property needing restoration

2022

Purchase of Glebe/Samuel Chase House and sale to new owner for restoration
Digital scanning of historic home files for added security and access to public

2021

Trust facilitated grant to Mt. Zion Church for roof project and interior mold remediation
Salvage items for sale listed in 'The Store Room' on website

2020

Work began on transcription of Mrs. Teackle's letter collection

2019

Transition to new Trust leadership after passing of Gale Yerges
Revision of bylaws to reflect new organization mission and goals
Communication committee developed new website, quarterly newsletters, improved communication to members

2018

Waddy House saved

2016

Work on Somerset County 350th anniversary celebration
Crisfield-Smith Island Survey research by Paul Touart

2015

Restoration of St. Marks Church with Sharon Upton

2013

1812 Commemoration driving tours and brochures
St. Mark’s Church
Disaster Relief Grant Program
Maryland Threatened Sites Surveys I and II

2010

Began partnership with Princess Anne Main Street

2006

Cottman-Pinkett House restoration
Archaeology project at Thornton site

2002

Architectural project at Thornton site

2000

Samuel Chase markers

1998

Hosted Vernacular Architectural Forum
Crisfield Masonic Temple restoration

1997

Ward Brothers Homeplace
Gov. J. Millard Tawes Homeplace
Received grant and opened Somerset Choice Station antiques consignment shop

1996-1998

Eastern Shore Archeological Survey (1996)
Littleton Long House restoration

1994

Thomas Brittingham House restoration

1991

Hosted Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage
St. James Methodist Church restoration

1990

Production and publication by Trust of Somerset: An Architectural History by Paul Touart
Two architectural history awards
Managed grant for Fairmount Academy Association’s restoration of property

1988

Dendrochronology lecture
First annual Antiques Show 1988-1993
Onset of annual fundraising Trust galas

1987-1990

Host of Smithsonian Tour to the Eastern Shore (1987)
Historic churches nominations

1986

Began annual educational lectures “Evenings At”

1984

Stabilization of Rehobeth Episcopal Church ruins
Host of Smithsonian Tour to the Eastern Shore
12 properties submitted to National Register
Published booklet ‘Somerset Images’

1983

Beginning of hundreds of structures and district nominations for National Register with Paul Touart
Annual bus tours to historic sites & museums

1982

Beginning of hundreds of structures and district nominations for National Register with Paul Touart
Annual bus tours to historic sites & museums

1976

15 properties added to National Register since 1971