This program was founded in 2010 to honor the memory of Lorraine Passmore, a dedicated and long-time member of the Historical Society of the Somerset Hills (THSSH). Lorraine had a hand in many THSSH activities, but her special commitment to the Society’s Historic Preservation Committee is commemorated in this Scholarship Program.
Purpose
The purpose of the program is to encourage and facilitate participation of THSSH members and volunteers in classes that clearly address historic preservation practice, policy, or theory such as Drew University’s Historic Preservation program (http://www.drew.edu/cue/preservation.aspx).
Eligibility
Scholarships are available to any current member of THSSH or active volunteer. Annual memberships are available at many levels including Students ($5), Individuals ($20), and Families ($30). A member or volunteer may only receive one scholarship per year. Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) members and their relatives are eligible for scholarships only upon approval of THSSH Trustees.
Application Process
Applications are available online (click here) and can be sent via email for review by the HPC. Please include “The Lorraine Passmore Scholarship Program” in the subject line. Applications may be also be submitted by mail to:
The Lorraine Passmore Scholarship Program
c/o The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills
The Brick Academy
PO Box 136
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and will receive a response within two weeks. There is no fee to apply.
Granting of Awards
Scholarships will generally range between $75 and $500 and under rare conditions may go higher. No awards shall be retroactive, however a program is eligible for an award if the grants committee receives the application at least two weeks before the class ends.
Post-Award Requirements
Scholarship recipients will be required to submit a brief report summarizing their accomplishments after completion of the course or project. Stipends will be paid to scholarship recipients once this report has been received.
About Lorraine Passmore
Lorraine Passmore of Basking Ridge began her 40-plus year love affair with local history soon after moving into an 18th century house in 1967, when she joined what was then called The Basking Ridge Historical Society, now the Historical Society of the Somerset Hills.
 In 1976, Passmore, an antiques dealer, sat on the first steering committee for the restoration of the Brick Academy after the township moved offices out of the historic building and turned it over to the Society.
From 1977 to 1985 she was the non-profit organization’s secretary and sat on the board of trustees. She became membership chair in 1995 and managed the office files for many years.
“Volunteering is so important to our society and culture. Think of all the important things that wouldn’t have been if there weren’t volunteers,” said Passmore.
Above Photo:
Pictured here from left is June Campbell, Trustee and former Chair of The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills and reward recipient Lorraine Passmore, winner of the 2008 YMCA Outstanding Volunteer Award.
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