About Green Hill Church and Restoration Project
What is Green Hill Church?
Green Hill Church is a historic church owned by the Diocese of Easton in Quantico, Maryland. It was originally named Stepney Parish, reconsecrated and renamed as St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church since 1886, and known locally as Old Green Hill Church. It was built in 1733, making it one of the very earliest surviving buildings in Wicomico County and the 10th oldest standing church in Maryland. It is regarded as the mother church for other Episcopal parishes in Wicomico County.
Where Can I Find Green Hill Church?
The church resides along the coast of the Wicomico River, not far from what was its namesake, Green Hill Town. It is located in Green Hill Church Rd., Quantico, MD, on the left at a 90 degree bend in the road after approximately half a mile. However, the church is currently not visible from the street and located on private property.
What is Remarkable about Green Hill Church?
In 2033, Green Hill Church is turning 300! It has stayed in reasonably well condition, but restorations are needed before it reaches its milestone anniversary.
It was one of the original 30 Anglican parishes in the Province and Maryland, and it joined the list on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. It is memorable for its Flemish bond brickwork, box pews, and the iconic “1733” worked in brick in glazed headers, facing the riverside.
Is the Church Currently Active?
It is opened at least once a year in August for a St. Bartholomew’s Day service featuring Anglican worship and music, a picnic after the service along the banks of the river, and an occasional baptism. The service is held by several local Episcopal churches.
As it states in its church bulletin, “This church continues to serve God in its ministry that began during the formation of our country.”
Green Hill Church
Green Hill Church, owned by the Diocese of Easton, is faithfully overseen by the Green Hill Church Committee—established under Canon 411 in 2018. This committee includes representatives from the four Episcopal churches of Wicomico County and is supported by dedicated subcommittees for Preservation, Worship, and Fundraising.
The Committee’s mission is to preserve, maintain, and restore historic Green Hill Church (St. Bartholomew’s) and its grounds for occasional worship and for the benefit of future generations, adhering to the guidelines of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation.
Built in 1733 in what was then Green Hill Town, this church is the sole surviving structure from an ambitious colonial plan to create a thriving port town of 100 lots along the Wicomico River. Originally serving the Anglican community of Stepney Parish—which spanned old Somerset County and parts of Delaware—Green Hill Church played a central role in the region’s early religious life.
Though Green Hill Town declined due to competition from nearby ports, the church endured. (Continued…)
Restored and re-consecrated in 1886 as St. Bartholomew’s, it is regarded as the mother church of Wicomico County and is the oldest standing religious structure in the county. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, the church continues to welcome guests each August for the annual St. Bartholomew’s Day service and picnic.
Today, Green Hill Church stands as a tangible link to the early days of faith, trade, and settlement on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore.
Constructed of Flemish bond brick with glazed headers and retaining much of its original 18th-century woodwork, Green Hill Church has withstood the test of time. Its last major restoration occurred in the 1940s. Since then, maintenance and minor repairs have preserved its character, including the recent restoration of its doors to their historic 1733 appearance.
In partnership with Barton Ross & Partners, LLC, a historic preservation architectural firm, the Green Hill Church Committee has completed a full assessment of the church’s condition. Architect Barton Ross has created a detailed Preservation Plan to guide the upcoming Green Hill Church Restoration Project—an effort to ensure the church remains structurally sound and historically accurate for generations to come.
With the church’s 300th anniversary in 2033 fast approaching, now is the perfect time to restore this treasured landmark to its former glory.
To bring this restoration vision to life, we need your support. You can make a difference by contributing to the Green Hill Church Restoration Project.
To donate, click here, or reach out to any member of the Green Hill Church Committee, to make a pledge or tax-deductible gift.
Help us ensure that this sacred and historic place continues to inspire for centuries to come.
Green Hill Church Committee
Our committee was established under Canon 411 in 2018 and is supported by our Preservation, Worship, and Fundraising Subcommittees. Watch our video from the 2026 Convention of the Diocese of Easton, created by John Sharpe, to learn more about our project.
Our Mission
Our committee’s mission is to preserve, maintain, and restore this colonial gem. With its 300th anniversary soon, now is the perfect time to restore this treasured landmark to its former glory. Watch the video from Phil Tilghman’s local miniseries “One on One” and hear about the history and efforts to preserve the church.
Learn About Its History
Green Hill Church, A Colonial Gem
Read how the church drew in local author Jim Duffy, who loves to discover ‘hidden treasure’ across Delmarva, in this detailed article on his website Secrets of the Eastern Shore. June 16, 2023
Who is Rev. Alexander Adams?
Learn more about the church’s longest-serving pastor (1704-1769) in his WikiTree biography below, or his response to missionary work in Mary O. Klein’s 1992 article in Maryland Historical Magazine.
A Revolutionary Past
Bay to Bay News and Salisbury Independent’s Brice Stump writes about the restoration project and the annual picnic as a “chance to absorb history.” August 20, 2021
Historic Treasures of Wicomico County
Susan Parker showcases Green Hill Church and other local businesses, churches and neighborhoods “that have survived the test of time.” September 14, 2017
Thank you to David Southern (David Southern Fine Furniture), Brian Napier, and the Preservation Subcommittee for their wonderful job creating two new sets of doors for Green Hill Church in August 2019. Thank you for your support!
How You Can Participate
Give a Monetary Gift to the Green Hill Church Restoration Project Fundraiser
You can make a difference.
Mail a check to:
Green Hill Church Committee
P. O. Box 173
Quantico, MD 21856
Donate with Credit Card
Visit our campaign website app.seemylegacy.com/community/2651/campaign/7313/overview
- (For smartphones only) Tap on the “Participate Now” button on the bottom of your screen.
- Choose the donation tier that matches your offering, enter in your $ amount, and complete and submit the donation form
Your support will help us rescue and restore this precious church.
Follow Us on Facebook
Click here to access our official Green Hill Church page
Since 2017, our Facebook group page has served to share committee and volunteer reminders, event photos, and fundraiser updates, so everyone can stay connected.
Event Details
Restoration Project Kickoff Dinner
March 27, 2026
Green Hill Country Club
Quantico, MD
This is our first year hosting the Green Hill Church Restoration Project Dinner. Join us for a celebratory evening while we raise awareness and much-needed funds to repair the roof and restore the church back to its original late-18th century state.
A special night awaits, with guests enjoying a cash bar, formal dinner, inspiring speeches, and more. Invitations and reservations are required.
Photo credit: Green Hill Country Club photo gallery
Episcopal Diocese of Easton Convention
February 27-28, 2026
Princess Royale Oceanfront Conference Center
Ocean City, MD
The 158th annual convention featured Green Hill Church as the focused ministry for the event. The multi-year project to restore the church was discussed, the brand-new trifold display board and banner were displayed, and bowls and booklets were exhibited for purchase.
Thanks to the donors and our campaigners, around $1,200 was raised altogether for the restoration project.
Photo credit: Kevin Nichols
St. Bartholomew’s Day Service
August 24, 2026
Green Hill Church
Quantico, MD
Once a year on what is also called Green Hill Sunday, Green Hill Church is open around St. Bartholomew’s Day featuring Anglican worship and music, a picnic after the service along the banks of the Wicomico River, and an occasional baptism.
Thank you to Red Roost for providing chicken for the picnic.
Photo credit: Green Hill Church Committee
Old Green Hill Church Day
May 31, 2025
The Church Mouse @ St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
Quantico, MD
The Episcopal Church Women group of St. Philip’s-Quantico Parish (ECW) held an open fundraiser at The Church Mouse Thrift Shop. Jewelry, vintage items, artworks and collectibles, and more were donated and sold.
All of the proceeds from sales, at least $2,000, benefited the preservation of Green Hill Church. Thank you for your support!
Photo credit: Green Hill Church Committee. Shown here are (left to right): Mrs. Virginia Zirkel, the Very. Rev. David Michaud, Mrs. Charlotte Lilly, the Ven. Laura Harbaugh, Mrs. Nancy Hall, and the Rt. Rev. Santosh K. Marray
Website design: Kevin Nichols Design. Last updated 2026.