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CommitteesVolunteering to serve on one of our committees is one of the most rewarding reasons for joining our organization. Be part of a group of dedicated volunteers and members that continue to work to educate, learn, and serve our community. Meet new friends, and participate in the exciting history of the Somerset Hills area. |
Community Relations
The Chairperson will post her committee comments here soon.
Committee Contact: Diane O'Connor
Historic Preservation
Created in 2003, the purpose of the Historic Preservation Committee is to share information with area residents about the value and importance of our historic resources, and to offer guidance to historic property owners who are planning renovation or restoration projects. Since it's inception, the committee has been asked for input on numerous local projects involving historic building, and it has been rewarding to work with long time homeowners and new home buyers as they make their plans. In response to the many questions that have arisen, the committee has developed a set of voluntary historic preservation guidelines that you may find helpful.
See the past historical preservation award winners from around the Somerset Hills - Click Here
Committee Contact: Ann Parsekian
Membership
Membership in THSSH and your continued support is the lifeblood financial sourcing to manage the day to day operations of The Society as well as to support the efforts to restore the 3rd Floor of the historic Brick Academy.
All our members receive newsletters, a 2007 yearbook, and postcards of our sponsored events.
Lorraine Passmore, THSSH Membership Chairperson, reminds all that "Your dues are tax deductible!" Trustees would very much appreciate it if our Life Members would consider making a donation to The Society at this time as well.Committee Contact: Lorraine Passmore
Newsletter
Are you a publisher at heart? Perhaps you like to write a bit? The Newsletter Committee is responsible for the creation of our quarterly newsletter Inside the Brick Academy. Come work with us to create one of our most important pieces that informs, educates, and entertains everyone.
As a member of this committee, you will be involved with the scheduling, writing, editing, promoting, and coordinating each of the issues of Inside The Brick Academy.
The committee meets normally once per month.
Speaker Programs
Normally scheduled four times per year, the Speaker Series is one of our most exciting programs. Speakers that are invited address between 60-100 members and guests at the Brick Academy.
As a member of this committee, you will be involved with the scheduling, promoting, and coordinating each of the Speaker Series events.
The committee meets normally once per month.
Normally scheduled to begin at 7:30pm, many people arrive early just to mingle and find out what's new at the society. Each series guest is also mentioned in our quarterly newsletter Inside the Brick Academy. Make sure you also SUBSCRIBE to our email alerts found on the left hand side of this page.
Committee Contact: Sonia Heijne
Top Floor Committee
The Top Floor Committee (formerly known as the Third Floor Committee) is a team of members dedicated to the restoration and future development to restore the 2rd Floor of the historic Brick Academy along with the design, usage and displays.
Co- Chairs:
Lawrence Terricone
Joseph Ryder
Publicity and Education
Do you like to work with children? How about giving a tour? Working with the press? If that's the case, then you'll love working on the Publicity and Education Committee.
Museum
Located on the main floor of the Academy, it features a self-guided tour of early education displays, local history exhibits, Lord Stirling artifacts and a small gift shop.
Curator - June Campbell
Research Room
The lower level of the Academy serves as a research room and contains photographs, historic preservation information, genealogical records, rare local books, news articles, deeds and maps. Open: the first and third Wednesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to Noon and by appointment.
Lectures and Tours
Each year The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills sponsors a number of lectures, guest speakers, and interesting tours of the communities in and around the Somerset Hills. We are always interested in hearing your thoughts and suggestions for future events and tour ideas.
Sunday Docents
This committee is responsible for coordinating the staffing of The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills, the Museum, and the research facilities.
Coordinator - June Campbell
Newsletter
‘Inside the Brick Academy’ is published three times per year and is mailed members. It comprises organization news, a calendar of events, local interest stories and announcements. Available to the public at our open houses, community events and on THSSH’s website.
Newcomer Brochure
A brochure has been published to welcome newcomers to the community and provide pertinent THSSH information. It is individually distributed to new residents and is also available at the Bernards Township library and municipal building.
Committee Contact: June O. Kennedy
Social Activities
Committee Contact: Constance Smythe
Website Content/DesignCommittee Contact:Brooks Betz
Mailing Address:
The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills
P.O. Box 136, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
