It was built originally to serve the needs of Green Hill Town, a port of entry created as part of an Act of Provincial Assembly in 1706.

This original Stepney parish church was renamed after the apostle St. Bartholomew in the mid-19th century as chapels were built nearby.

The single-story, Flemish bond gable-front brick church was built in 1733, as is shown in the restored brickwork on the end facing the water.

The interior is spare, with box pews and several memorial plaques to long-serving rectors, as well as William Murray Stone who became Episcopal Bishop of Maryland.

It is opened at least once a year in August for a St. Bartholomew's Day worship service held by several local Episcopal churches.