The Mattapoisett Quakers are almost ready to begin the first phase in a pricey restoration project for their historic Meeting House while also planning a week of events to kick-off fundraising for phase two.

The interior of the building suffers from cracking horsehair plaster walls, an outdated electrical system, foundation problems and other issues.

According to member Brad Hathaway, few renovations have ever been done inside the 1827 building.

“The architect says the cost is estimated at $225,000. That’s an awful lot of money for a little church to raise,” he said.

The church began pursuing grants and fundraising options in the spring to raise the $77,000 needed for the most urgent problems in the building – repairing the granite foundation and the earth around the heating system.

Two Quaker organizations awarded the church grants and additional money was raised through yard sales on the grounds. Approximately $50,000 from invested funds left to the church in the 1800s will make up the remaining amount and should be ready by the end of July.

Hathaway said work is expected to begin in late August or early September.

In the meantime, the 16-member congregation will look to raise another $50,000 for the next part of the project through Quaker History Week, Aug. 2 to 10.

The week will begin on Saturday with an indoor/outdoor yard sale where vendors can set up tables. A meat pie supper and silent auction will be held at the Knights of Columbus on Sunday. Several local businesses with donate a percentage of their sales to the Quakers on specific days: On the Go on Aug. 4, Gail’s Goodies on Aug. 7 and Oxford Creamery on Aug. 25.

Aug. 9 is Donation Day where items can be dropped off for the church’s October yard sale.

The week will wrap up on Sunday, Aug. 10 with an invitation to an abbreviated traditional Quaker worship service followed by a talk on the history of the Friends in New England and the Old Rochester area.

A more complete schedule will be forthcoming, and Hathaway said restaurants or businesses support is welcome.