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For nearly 200 years, the Falmouth, Virginia community has come together to worship, learn, and celebrate life here. Please join us today to repair and maintain the Union Church Historic Site. Listed with Virginia Department of Historic Resources as a contributing structure in the Falmouth Historic District in 1966
Listed as one of Virginia’s “most endangered” sites Designated as a Virginia State Landmark in 2008 Individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2008 The Narthex (or the façade) of the old Falmouth Union Church is all that remains of this important structure. After years of neglect, the church stands in a state of serious disrepair. The Trustees of the Union Church Historic Site are committed to preserving the structure and interpreting its history. Although in disuse, Union Church continues to serve as a focal point, giving cultural identity to the historic town of Falmouth. It is a visual statement of the Town’s past and a reminder of the much-needed role of preservation in the community. The Church deserves salvation as a fine example of Federal architecture in a religious structure and as a survivor of war, storms, and salvage assaults. Help us preserve the Union Church Site as a Historic Falmouth, Virginia District landmark for future generations to appreciate!
Upcoming Events: Saturday May 19, 2012 - Union Church Cleanup Day Saturday June 2, 2012 - Union Church Open House
Upcoming Events Union Church Historic Site Cleanup Day Scrape, Paint and Clean - Getting Ready For Open House! Saturday May 19, 2012 - 9 AM to 12 PM We're getting ready for the upcoming Open House (see below). Help us at our cleanup day where we will scrape, paint and clean. Wear your old clothes and get ready to get dirty for a good cause! Open to the general public! Please Attend!
Open House & Bake Sale Take A Look Inside The Union Church! Saturday June 2, 2012 - 9 AM to 1 PM
Click on Picture Above For Large Size PDF Version Want to take a look inside the Union Church? Here's your chance to see what we're all talking about. Also get a history lesson on the Union Church and Historic Famouth. Also buy some great baked goods for a great cause! Open to the general public! Please Attend! More upcoming events can be found on our Upcoming Events page
Recent Events 2nd Annual Capital Ale House Fundraiser April 21, 2012 - We held our 2nd Annual Capital Ale House funcraiser at the Fredericksburg Capital Ale House in downtown Fredericksburg.
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Union Church Historic Site March 24, 2012 - We braved the rain and held our Spring Cleanup Day.
Roof Repairs Have Finished Roof repairs have finished on the Union Church Historic Site! GREAT NEWS! Repairs were completed in mid March 2012 on the Union Church's roof. We will no longer have gaping holes that let rain, snow, and animals inside! A big THANK YOU goes out to Stafford County for providing the grant money to complete this project! Another big THANK YOU for the Fredericksburg Free Lance Star for the following article from March 2, 2012. (Print edition only).
Click on the picture above to see a larger picture. These roof repairs are only the tip fo the iceberg of what is needed to save the Union Church Historic Site. We are in a major funding campaign for foundation repairs and a longterm, historically accurate roof replacement.
Falmouth's Union Church: Guest Blog Post at Preservation Virginia March 2, 2012 - Logan Metesh (Co-Chair of Fundraising and the Social Media Coordinator for the Union Church Preservation Project) has authored a guest blog post at Preservation Viginia's blog. In 2006, Preservation Virginia had listed the Union Church Historic Site as one of Virginia’s “most endangered” sites. Logan provides an update of the efforts of the Union Church Preservation project to help preserve the remains of the Union Church. Congrats Logan! Union Church Bell Removed From Belfry December 15, 2011- The Union Church bell that has sat in the belfry since 1868 has been safely removed! Thanks to the dedicated group of people that made this possible.
Click on the picture above to see many more pictures on this historic event, or visit the Photo Gallery for more photos on Union Church Historic Site events.
More recent past events can be found on our Recent Events page.
Fundraising Union Church Merchandise Is Now Available Union Church Preservation Project merchandise is now available from CafePress. Help support the Union Church Preservation Project by purchasing T-shirts, Tote Bags, Christmas Ornaments, Drinkware and UCPP magnets!
Visit the Union Church Merchandise page for more details. Union Church Preservation Project Raffle The Union Church Preservation Project is raffling off two items which will be drawn at the Yankees at Falmouth at the nearby Moncure Conway House in late September 2012.
Click On Image Above For Full Size PDF ITEM #1 Pair of 2 tickets to Historic Fredericksburg Foundation Inc’s 2012 Candlelight Homes tour in December. ($60 value) ITEM #2 Pair of 2 "Timeless Tickets" good for admission to NINE historic sites in the Fredericksburg area. Each ticket is good for one adult Tickets are $5 each or 5
for $20. You can buy these at any of our events throughout the summer of 2012!
Important Links Upcoming Events and Recent Events It is the mission of the Trustees of the Union Church to return the church to its former status as the iconic symbol and centerpiece of the Falmouth Virginia community. The Trustees of the Union Church Historic Site (TUCHS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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