For five decades, the Trust has been involved in preservation projects throughout Somerset County. Our major projects are highlighted below, and our Timeline is a complete listing of our preservation activities.
Timeline
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