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THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
2005 Chris Grazzini for research and public discussion of the War of 1812 in Prince George’s County Anna Holmes for her work on the North Brentwood Museum and support for the publication describing the history of North Brentwood Raymond Kaskey for his design of the World War II Memorial in Washington and the Tricentennial Monument in Upper Marlboro Dan Louck for his exceptional service as a volunteer to promote programs at the Calvert mansion “Riversdale” Peter Shapiro for his long term and dedicated support of the inner Beltway communities of Prince George’s County and the Arts District The Knights of St. John for the restoration of St. John’s Hall in Old Town Bowie Donna Schneider for her volunteer service to the Prince George’s County Historic and Cultural Trust, the Society and publications on Prince George’s County2004 Donald Creveling, Prince George’s County archaeologist, for his many years of archaeological research on Prince George’s County sites Carolyn Rowe, Beverly Woods and Jane Thomas for their publication of the Black America Series: Prince George’s County Maryland Karen Miles, Diane Stultz, Mary Frazer, and Pricia Paulkovich for the publication of Records of the Almshouse of Prince George’s County, Maryland Helen and Joe Milby for their outstanding care for and hospitality at Oakland (“Good Luck” in Upper Marlboro) St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, Leeland, for its celebration of the tricentennial of the establishment of the Queen Anne Parish Alan Virta for his continuing outstanding research and the presentation of “Prince Georgeans in the Old West” Susan and Jim Wolfe for their constant and exceptional participation in all of the efforts of the Prince George’s County Historical Society2003 Sarah and Andrew Duley for the restoration of "Waverly" in Croom, Prince George's County Elise Jourdan for her publication Land Records of Prince George's County Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad and Pamela de Carmo, for the publication of A History of the Laurel Rescue Squad. Audrey Scott for her efforts in support of Historic Preservation at both the County and State levels. Helen Smith and the Marietta Mansion Junior Docents, for their efforts to promote Marietta Mansion Sharon and Lester Sweeting for their long term efforts in support of the Society and restoration of the Lewis Holden House in Hyattsville. Nora and Henry Wixon for their work to preserve and restore "Buena Vista" in Glendale. Jack Boucher for his work to record Prince George's County Historic Sites for the Historic American Building Survey and the Historic American Engineering Record in the 1990s John Brostrup for his pioneering work recording Prince George's County Historic Sites for the Historic American Building Survey in the 1930s Sally Bucklee for her book, A Church and its Village, St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Laurel, Maryland Ann Ferguson, founder of the Riversdale Historical Association and major volunteer force behind the restoration of the Calvert Mansion. Jerome Fowler, for his research on the Plummer Family of Prince George's County Lynn and Eugene B. Roberts, Jr. – Research on Prince George's County and services to the Society Caroline Rowe for research and her African American Genealogy Barbara Sikora, work as a volunteer for the Prince George's Counth Historical and Cultural Trust and for the Rosenwald Schools Project Patricia Williams, for her research of the City of Mt. Rainier, Md.[TOP] 2001 - The 305th Birthday Celebration Frances Hughes Glendening for her work in preserving the history of Maryland's First Ladies, and the Exhibit Maryland First Ladies of Prince George's County. John M. Walton, Jr. as a "worker in the vineyard" and specifically for establishing the mechanism in place in M-NCPPPC to preserve historic properties and other items as part of the government program. Doris Pullman for her many years of service to Riversdale, the Calvert Mansion and the Riversdale Historical Society. Sister Mary Louise Donnelly for her book The Willett Genealogy that describes so well the life and times of an early Prince George'92s pewterer and his descendants. Susan Neff and Robert Hanish for their restoration of the Augusta DuVal House in Glenn Dale. Andrew and Sondra Wallace for their salvation and restoration of Mount Lubentia. Charles H. Day for his work on behalf of historic preservation and public outreach in the County for many years - another "worker in the vineyard." George and Molly Kanellos for their work to salvage, move and restore the Overseers House in Upper Marlboro. [TOP] 2000 - Year 304 and the Millennium Year Franklin A. Robinson, Jr. for his work in preserving the Robinson-Via family papers collection now with the Smithsonian Institution. Clement and Barbara Martin and the Prince George's County Board of Education for the preservation and adaptive reuse of Highland Park School in Landover. Donna Schneider and Katharine Bryant for their book Images of America, Prince George's County . Louise Tatspaugh for her decades of service to the Society and especially enabling the Society to acquire by donation the Frederick S. DeMarr collection of County History which forms the nucleus of the Library collection. Cheltenham United Methodist Church on its 150th anniversary and the publication of its history. The County Administration Building Employees Tricentennial Celebration Display Committee for the Tricentennial Quilt. The City of Bowie for its efforts to save and reuse the Harmel House in Bowie. Jane Eagen (Dodd) for her tireless efforts in support of the Society and of educating the children of the County about our rich history. [TOP] 1999 - Year 303 - and the 25th Annual St. George's Day Awards Catherine W. Allen for her work in preservation, especially as a staff member of M-NCPPC and as a volunteer. Tom Amlie and Penny Hayas for their work in maintaining Buena Vista, in Glenn Dale. Eugene Meyer , for his work in recording Prince George's County in the Washington Post and for publication of Maryland Lost and Found . Sam and Pat Parker for their tireless efforts in aide of Prince George's County and for their participation in repairs to the Van Horn-Mitchell house in Riverdale. Anthony Pitch for his book The Burning of Washington Ruth Prendable for her work with the Riversdale Historical Society James M. Wolfe for his dedicated service as a 'worker in the vineyard' of preservation in the County for many years. Gesthemane United Methodist Church in honor of the restoration of the Ridgely Church. The Quander Family Society, Inc. for publication of the genealogical and historical memoir of this local African American family who have deep roots in Prince George's County. William and Stella Uber for their tireless efforts on behalf of the Society and especially the Marietta Gift Shop. [TOP] 1998 - Year 302 - Another Successful Year Elizabeth Watson for her dedication in caring for Melford, one of the most important 19th century plantation houses in the county. Richard Padgett Councilman, City of Bowie, for his tireless efforts on behalf of preservation in Bowie and the County over many years. Susanna and Timocen Yatman for their long service to Prince George's Heritage, and their sensitive management of Bostwick in Bladensburg during their ownership. George D. Denny, Jr. for his publication Proud Past, Promising Future (Cities and Towns in Prince George's County, Maryland). The North Brentwood Historical Society for publication of Footsteps of North Brentwood, and the accompanying exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution's Anacostia Museum of African-American History and Culture. The Friends of Dorsey Chapel for their successful efforts in restoring and reopening this African American historic structure to the public. Frederick S. DeMarr for his decades of service to the Society, the County and the future generations of Prince Georgeans who will benefit from the Frederick S. DeMarr Library of Local and County History. [TOP] 1997 - Year 301 - our 4th Century begins. In 1997 two separate types of award were presented - to honor those deserving of the recognition that the St. George's Award conveys, and to recognize those whose efforts on behalf of the County's Tricentennial Celebration were so important to the success of that effort. St. George's Day awards were presented to: Susan Pearl for her publication African-American Heritage Survey, Prince George's County . Iris McConnell for her work in support of the recording of the African-American experiences on Northampton plantation, and its slave quarters. K. Diane Stultz for her publication Gasch's Funeral Home Records. William and Ellen Shipp for their restoration of Locust Grove. Western Shore Conservancy for its work in saving Belt Woods. Town of Riverdale, for the publication issued in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the town. Daniel Filippelli for his years of work as a carpenter and craftsman and volunteer adviser in the field of historic restoration and especially his work on a number of important county historic sites. E. Wallis Hall Cain for many years of dedicated service to the Society. Tricentennial Awards were presented to the Tricentennial Celebration Committee, The Tricentennial Trust Inc., The Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, The Prince George's County Council, The Prince George's County Government, and the Tricentennial Citizens Coordinating Committee [TOP] 1996 - Our Tricentennial Year The Forest Garden Club for its support of historic preservation and for arranging for the 1996 Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage to come to Prince George's County. Donald Shomette for his publication Tidewater Time Capsule - History Beneath The Potomac. Shirley and George Baltz for their publication Marriages and Deaths in Prince George's County Newspapers. The Honorable and Mrs. Raymond Garthoff for their restoration of Pleasant Prospect. Guy and Annette Eubanks for their restoration of the Goodloe House Rohulamin Quander and the Quander Historical Society for the Quander Family Tricentennial. The Friends of Belair Mansion, for the restoration of Belair in Bowie. [TOP] 1995 - the 299th Birthday Year Victoria and Todd Davidson for their restoration of the Harry Smith House in Riverdale. Helen Clark for her years of work in support of historic preservation in the County. Kevin Phillips, for his tireless efforts on behalf of the Friends of Preservation, Prince George's Heritage and other volunteer organizations and for creating the Newel Post historic artifacts recycling center. Rebecca Livingston for 15 years of service as Historian to the Hyattsville Preservation Association. W. Dickerson Charlton, for long and dedicated service to historic preservation, the Aman Trust, Prince George's Heritage and the Maryland Heritage Alliance. Karen Duffy Miles for her service to the Prince George's County Genealogical Society and maintaining the Library of that association so that the public has access. Betty and Richard Compton for long years of dedicated service to the Laurel Historical Society and the Laurel Mill House Museum Covington and Monique Stanwyk for their restoration of Sunnyside, in Aquasco. [TOP] 1994 - 40 years since the Society was Incorporated Elizabeth Allen for her work in organizing the Rexford Tugwell Room at the Greenbelt Library celebrating the life of the man behind the Greenbelt phenomenon and preparing his papers for researchers. A. Pierce Middleton for his publication on the 300th Anniversary of the Anglican Church in Maryland. St. John's Episcopal Church, Beltsville for the restoration and rehabilitation of the Bell Tower and wing of the Church. Richard and Carol Cissel of Berwyn Heights, as workers in the vineyard in support of the history of Berwyn Heights St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brandywine for their 300th anniversary celebration and the Stained Glass Window celebrating that. Port of Bladensburg Heritage Dancers for their work in reviving the art of dance as practiced in the ballrooms of the 18th century in Prince George's County. David P. Fogle in honor of his work as head of the University of Maryland's Preservation Studies Program and the restoration of the Calvert family seat in Yorkshire, Kiplin Hall. Jean Hahn for many years service to the Society and the County as a 'worker in the vineyard'. John Bourne for many years of service to the Society as its Treasurer and unofficial bartender. [TOP] 1993 Sarah and Richard Bourne for years of service to the Society and as workers in the vineyard. Michael and Deborah Franklin for restoration and adaptive re-use of the Hyattsville Hardware building as Franklin's General Store and Deli. Henry Contee Bowie Clagett in honor of the centuries of sensitive ownership of the historic property known as Weston . Doris Hoover and the Addison Chapel Foundation for the successful restoration of the Chapel. Melinda Alter and Arthur Garroway for their restoration of the Thomas W. Smith Farmhouse and Ziegler Cottage in Mount Rainier. The Town of Bladensburg for their celebration of their 250th anniversary. Columbia Harmony Society for its publication on African-American Cemetery Records Huntington Heritage Society for the restoration of the Huntington Railroad Museum. [TOP] 1992 - our 40th year Andrew Wallace for his salvation and restoration of Black Walnut Thicket in Baden. Helen Hass for her work in the Friends of Montpelier and other organizations St. Paul's Methodist Church for the 200th anniversary of the establishment of this congregation. Sharon and Lester Sweeting as workers in the vineyard of historic preservation for their work with Hyattsville Preservation Association and Prince George's Heritage. Ivan and Dorothy Rainwater for their work with the Prince George's County Genealogical Society Friends of the Greenbelt Museum for the creation of the museum. John W. Mitchell for years of dedicated service to the Society. Lt. Dennis Campbell for his publication Journey Thru Time, a History of the Prince George's County Police Department. [TOP] 1991 - 295 years of history Marsha Brown, historian for Queen's Chapel United Methodist Church, for publication of the church history, and for her work on Abraham Hall. Margaret Law Callcott for her publication Mistress of Riversdale. Ed Bosanko for his work on a history of the Prince George's County Fire Department, Triumphs and Traditions: History of Firefighting in Prince George's County Abraham Hall Restoration Committee in celebration of the restoration of that important edifice - an African-American religious and social institution. Glenn Dale Methodist Church for their support of the restoration of Dorsey's Chapel and publications on Perkins Chapel and Dorsey Chapel Elaine and Willard Entwisle for their support of the County and the preservation of its history - workers in the vineyard. Laurel Historic District Commission for their work as Friends of Preservation Sacred Heart Parish for their bicentennial celebration as the mother church of Roman Catholicism in America, and the founding church of Georgetown University Prince George's County Community TV for their support of the Society's Oral History Project. [TOP] 1990 Marietta House Committee in honor of the work they have done to prepare Justice Duvall's home for visitors. Jim Maher for his dedicated service as an architect on the Historic Preservation Commission and the Historical and Cultural Trust Elizabeth Claggett Clark for her publication The Clagetts of Keokuk. Kenneth Hodges for a three volume work on a Hodges family genealogy that doubles as a social commentary on the County. Ellen and Rogers Naylor and Debra and Peter Boundy for the restoration of the Coffren House in Croom Frank Calhoun and Carlton Huhn for their work on the preservation of Harmony Hall in Broad Creek Anne and Lansdale G. Sasscer for their restoration of the Digges-Sasscer House in Upper Marlboro In addition special awards were presented to Oden Bowie (honorary life member) for his service to the Society, and to Hugh Robey in honor of his 40 years of service to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission [TOP] 1989 The Surratt House Committee for their assistance in refurnishing the Surratt House Francis McLellan for Clagett, Haskell & Zimmerman Building in Upper Marlboro, once known as St. Mary's Beneficial Hall. Robert Ware Strauss for his work with and in support of the Accokeek Foundation Jane Eagen author, teacher and true worker in the vineyard - especially as one who instills history into our children. Warren and Julie Rhoads for their many hours of volunteer effort in support of the Society. City of Hyattsville for the Centennial of Hyattsville celebration and publication of Hyattsville Our Hometown Sandra Cross for her continued writing and research on many aspects of the County's history. Friends of the Belair Estate for their work in support of the Belair Mansion [TOP] 1988 - the 15th annual awards Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown for restoring their historic property in Croom Friends of the College Park Airport for their efforts in creating the College Park Airport Museum W.C. Dutton, Jr. of Mt. Calvert for his work with MNCPPC, the Hall of Fame, and the Society Irene Robb of Tantallon for her many years of service to preservation and her work as Chair of the Historical and Cultural Trust David Duvall of Croom whose leadership for 14 years of the Society of Mareen Duvall Descendants brought about the restoration of the Judge's Law Office and the relocation of the Duvall Cemetery at Marietta. Parris N. Glendenning of University Park for his support of preservation and the county as a member of the County Council and as County Executive. City of Greenbelt on the 50th anniversary of the City and the publication of Greenbelt, History of a New Town [TOP] 1987 Rev. John Baldwin, Rector of King George's Parish, for his work on the restoration of St. John's Episcopal Church in Broad Creek, and his work as Chairman of the Broad Creek Historic District Advisory Committee Francis and Linda O'Brien for their work to restore Brookefield of the Berrys in Croom. Angela Bell for her publication Centennial History of St. Jerome's Roman Catholic Church of Hyattsville. Emmanuel United Methodist Church for their publication of 150 years of Methodism in Beltsville, 1836 - 1986 Town of Landover Hills for the publication of the history of the town chronicling the story of this World War II community as a historical record for the future. Raymond Bellamy, Jr. of Cheverly for his long service as Historian to his native town and his work with Prince George's Heritage and the Historic Preservation Commission. [TOP] 1986 - the 290th Year Mr. and Mrs. Courtland Lee for their salvation and restoration of the Grigsby Station Log Cabin in Landover and moving this relic to the grounds of Maple Shade in Glenn Dale. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kulla for the Mount Airy restoration. Mount Airy is the only colonial structure associated with the proprietary family still standing. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nicolai for their sensitive conversion of the old pavilion house at the site of the historic Riverview Amusement Park into a private home. David Shikles for his restoration and adaptive reuse of the Castle - the Hyattsville Armory Building. William George and the City of Mt. Rainier for the publication of the book in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the City. [TOP] 1985 Gail Rothrock for her professionalism and support of preservation in Prince George's County as executive director of the Historic Preservation Commission Riversdale Historical Society for its efforts in preserving Riversdale Jean Sargeant of Laurel, for her editorship of Stones and Bones: Cemetery Records of Prince George's County, Maryland Queen Anne School of Upper Marlboro for the 1984 publication of a volume of oral histories Prince George's Bounty John Hanson Savings and Loan, Inc. of Beltsville for their financial backing of the publication of Alan Virta's Prince George's County: A Pictorial History Joyce Rumberg and the Maryland Heritage Committee of Prince George's County for their work in connection with the celebration of the 350th anniversary of Maryland's founding. Glenn Largent General Manager of the Prince George's Post for his work with the Aman Trust to preserve the George Washington House in Bladensburg. 1984 - The Society's Tenth Awards [TOP] National Quilting Association for their efforts (through their former president Alice Skarda and others) in support of the renaissance of the art of quilt making and for their work on the restoration of Marietta. Oxon Hill Manor Foundation for its efforts to support the restoration of Oxon Hill Manor. Prince George's Magazine for its continued support through articles emphasizing our history and cultural heritage and a positive image of Prince George's County. Tanta Cove Garden Club of Fort Washington for the publication of \ul Along the Potomac Shore in Prince George's County and for their support of the formation of the Broad Creek Historic District. [TOP] 1983 Mr. and Mrs. Jess J. Smith for their preservation and maintenance of Content, their historic home near Upper Marlboro. Hyattsville Preservation Association for its efforts in support of the National Register nomination of the Hyattsville Historic District Mildred Ridgley Gray for her devotes support to the preservation of Ridgely Church. Society of Mareen Duvall Descendants for the restoration of the Law Office at Marietta Susan Pearl for her work on the Belair archaeological project and other historic research projects in the County. Ann Ferguson for her efforts to preserve and restore Riversdale Joyce McDonald for her service as Chair of the Historical and Cultural Trust and work in support of the County Historic Preservation Plan. [TOP] 1982 - the Society's 30th year The Vestry of King George's Parish Church for the work they have done on St. John's at Broad Creek (Episcopal) one of the County's colonial treasures. Prince George's Heritage, Inc for its efforts in restoring Magruder House in Bladensburg. Millard T. Charlton and Associates for the adaptive reuse of Magruder House Citizens Advisory Committee for the Prince George's County Historic Sites and Districts Plan for the original Master Plan to preserve our built historic heritage. Raleigh Donley, Jr. of College Park for his bicentennial year History of his home town of Cottage City published in 1976 Dr. Phyllis Sparks of University Park for her history of that town. Town of Riverdale for its 50th anniversary commemorative history. Darlie Fay Norton of Suitland for her 1976 publication of the History of Suitland. [TOP] 1981 Mr. and Mrs Eugene Couser for the restoration of Woodstock in Upper Marlboro Ivy Hill Association of Laurel for preserving and salvaging the Ivy Hill Cemetery James G. Boss of Laurel for his work as Chair of the Laurel Historic District Commission, and his work with Prince George's Heritage and the Historic Sites and Districts Plan Advisory Committee Eugene B. Roberts, Sr. of Collington, second President of the Society, a founding member and a true supporter of the Society Senator Thomas V. (Mike) Miller, Jr. for his support of History, Historic Preservation, and Prince George's County, as Chair of the Maryland Historical Trust. Delegate Charles Blumenthal of Oxon Hill whose support as a member of the House of Delegates ensured the salvation of Indian Queen Tavern, Oxon Hill Manor, and the Buck House (now Darnall's Chance) Hall of Fame of Prince George's County for its work to promote the County's history through the recognition of its outstanding citizens [TOP] 1980 American Clan Gregor Society for their work in preserving the history of the Magruder and McGregor families Maryborough Hunt Club for service to the Society and preserving the historic traditions of hunting in the County Mrs. Christine L. Willcox last private owner of Montpelier for donating the Snowden home to the County. Sister Catherine Wright of Bowling Green, Kentucky for her publication on Bladensburg for the Bicentennial and her pioneering work in the history program of Elizabeth Seton High School Robert Crawley, a 'worker in the vineyard', preserving the history of Prince George's County Constance P. Ackerson of Bowie for her much acclaimed book Holy Trinity, Collington: Her People and Their Church [TOP] 1979 Dr. and Mrs. Bryan Warren of Laurel for the restoration of Snow Hill and their work with the Prince George's County Committee of the Maryland Historic Trust (now Prince George's Heritage). Shirley Baltz of Bowie in recognition of her tireless work on behalf of Belair Mansion and her book on Belair published by the City of Bowie. Frederick Tilp of Alexandria, a native of Prince George's for his book This Was Potomac River Donald Skarda of Berwyn Heights for his Bicentennial history of Berwyn Heights Prince George's Genealogical Society for its support of the county and its history but especially its printing and indexing the 1850 census of Prince George's County Gertrude Poe of Laurel for her work with the \ul Laurel News Leader over 40 years and her many hours of support for Laurel and Montpelier Mansion Laurie Verge and Joan Chaconas for their work with the Surratt Society and for publishing the John Wilkes Booth Escape Route. Louis Goldstein Comptroller of the State of Maryland, for his support of the County and its historic properties as a member of the State Board of Public Works and especially for supporting the restoration of Magruder House in Bladensburg. [TOP] 1978 Theodore Bissell of University Park for his work as a chronicler of the early history of the University of Maryland and for his research and writings on the early history of the Methodist Church in Prince George's County. William Cook of Laurel, for his definitive work Montpelier and the Snowden Family. Alan Virta for his editorship of News and Notes and as contributor thereto. Francis X. Geary, for his publication of Fire Call, a History of the Hyattsville Fire Department as well as other publications concerning the City of Hyattsville. William Aleshire of Bowie, a worker in the vineyard - especially on the Historic Markers and National Register programs in the County. Friends of Montpelier and Jean Speicher for their efforts in the restoration of Montpelier Mansion Prince George's County Bicentennial Committee in recognition of their efforts to celebrate the Nation's Bicentennial as a local event in Prince George's County [TOP] 1977 Vestry of Queen Anne's Parish for the restoration of St. Barnabas Church in Leeland. City of Bowie for preservation of Belair Stables, a landmark in the history of horse racing in this country. R. Lee and Elizabeth P. Van Horn for the publication of Out of the Past, Prince Georgeans and Their Land - this is the only award that has been given posthumously. Edith Bagot for her efforts in building the Maryland Collection at the Hyattsville Branch Library and her assistance to all who visit the collection. John M. Walton, Jr. for his tireless efforts in the area of historic research and archaeology. Orva Heissenbuttal as a worker in the vineyard, especially in support of the Buck House (now Darnall's Chance), the Chesapeake Beach Carousel, the Indian Queen Tavern, and the Surratt House, as well as the Bicentennial House Tour. Surratt Society for the support of the restoration of the Surratt House Society of the Pilgrims of St. Mary's for their work in erecting a monument in Upper Marlboro in commemoration of its native son, Archbishop John Carroll, first Roman Catholic bishop in America. [TOP] 1976 - the Country Celebrates a Bicentennial John A. Giannetti and the Prince George's County Jaycees for the restoration of the George Washington House/Indian Queen Tavern in Bladensburg. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sherer of Glenn Dale for presenting Marietta, home of Mr. Justice Gabriel Duvall of the United States Supreme Court, to the County and its citizens for preservation. Prince George's County Library System and Elizabeth Hage (director) for assisting in the preservation of the County's heritage and a new guide to the County's historic places. Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce, for the issuance of an attractive color film on the county and its history, attractions and progress. Vera F. Rollo for her dedicated work in support of Society publications, including the Van Horn book. Frank F. White, Jr. , of Riverdale, archivist at the Hall of Records, for his direction of the publication of Hopkins Atlas for the county, as well as indexing and final editing of the Van Horn book for the Society. Paul Lanham, former President of the Society, for assisting in finalizing Judge R. Lee Van Horn's Out of the Past for publication. Frederick S. DeMarr, for services to the Society as President and in other capacities over many years. Mrs. Henry Bowie and the Laurel Horizons Society for their work on Laurel's celebration of the nation's bicentennial. [TOP] 1975 Rhoda Christmas (Mrs. John Bowling) of Croome, for restoration of Bellefields, as well as her leadership in the St. Thomas' House and Garden Tour. William Henry Duvall for the founding of the farm museum that bears his name in Croom. Mr. and Mrs. John Walton, Sr. of Clinton, for restoration of His Lordship's Kindness, as well as for their services to the Prince George's County Historical and Cultural Trust and the Surratt House Restoration Committee, and the County Committee of the Maryland Historic Trust (now Prince George's Heritage). First Baptist Church of Riverdale for their restoration of Woodlawn in Largo, and its adaptation as a parsonage for the church. White Marsh Restoration Society for its efforts in support of restoration of the American 'cradle of the Roman Catholic Church,' Sacred Heart Church in White Marsh, Bowie, seat of the bishopric of John Carroll, first bishop of the Roman Catholic Church in America. Margaret W. Cook of Forest Heights, for her meticulous research and writings on County history including the 'Inventory of Prince George's Historical Sites before 1800,' as well as the history of the county roads system with maps between 1775 and 1828. James H. Shreve of Upper Marlboro for his authorship of the 250 Anniversary Souvenir Book for Upper Marlboro commemorating its anniversary as County Seat - 1721. [TOP] 1974 - the Society turns 22 - and the First St. George's Day Awards are given to: Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, for its efforts to preserve Riversdale, Montpelier, Marietta and the Surratt House Alice Ferguson Foundation for pioneering archeological research on native American settlements in the Piscataway section of the County, and for publications thereon. Louise J. Heinton for publication of Prince George's Heritage, an indispensible history of pre-Revolutionary Prince George's County. Helen W. Brown, for persistence and success in her self-appointed task of indexing and cataloguing the scattered genealogical data located in the Hall of Records and for publication of Marriage Records of Prince George's County Maryland 1777-1873 James Wilfong, Jr. , former President of the Society, for his series of news articles on local history and historic sites that appeared in the Prince George's Post Forrest D. Bowie, former President of the Society for his lifelong interest and early recognition of the importance of historic preservation and his efforts in the County and the State going back to the renowned WPA survey of the then nascent Historic American Buildings Survey of the 1930s. Susanna Kyner Cristofane for Bostwick in Bladensburg and for salvaging the Market Master's House in Bladensburg and her service on many boards and commissions. [TOP] |