Virginia's Colonial Churches are a treasure trove

of heritage, history and community.

 

Surviving Churches from the Colonial Period

are testaments to the rich and dedicated values

of our Country's Forefathers and Mothers.

 

They were constructed with wood, brick and mortar

from local sources and constructed by hand

to create magnificent works of architecture.

 

Very few of these ancient structures survive

entirely intact in their original design.

Visitors today can visually piece together

the changes through time.

 

The history of each church can be traced in the tapestry

of architecural styles and war time alterations. 

 

Their churchyards are a veritable "who's who" of the area.

These early Virginians paved the way

for the Life and Liberties that we all enjoy today.