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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! Become A Member of the Union Church Preservation Project!
Upcoming Events: Saturday May 18, 2013 - 1st Annual Hogtown BBQ Festival (Fundraiser)
Upcoming Events
1st Annual Hogtown BBQ Fundraiser The Union Church Preservation Project will be holding our first Hogtown BBQ Festival at the nearby former Grizzle Center on Butler Road, just a short distance from the Union Church The Hogtown BBQ is intended to be a fun filled entertainment and food festival for the entire family. Special Event - The Virginia Civil War 150 HistoryMobile will be at the Hogtown BBQ! This will be FREE for all attendees. Please visit our website www.hogtownbbq.org for more details! More upcoming events can be found on our Upcoming Events page
Recent Events Union Church On The Radio May 1, 2013 - UCPP President Logan and Head Trustee Lenetta were interviewed on NewsTalk WFVA 1230 AM during the Town Talk hosted by Ted Schubel. Logan and Lenetta discussed the history of the Union Church and the upcoming Hogtown BBQ.
Listen to the show below:
From Falmouth to 'Freedom' Article in the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star about pew donation to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)
Photo Sources: Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star April 9, 2013 - Logan Metesh (President of Union Church Preservation Project) talks to Clint Schemmer at the Free Lance-Star about the donation of one of the church pews to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Read about it in the Free Lance-Star.
Falmouth Union Church Pew Added to
Smithsonian The Union Church Preservation Project Donates Pew to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)
Photo Source: Logan Metesh
March 27, 2013 - The
Smithsonian Institution has decided to include a pew from Falmouth Union
Church Historic Site in a 2015 inaugural exhibition at its new museum,
the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). To read more, please check out the articles at the Fredericksburg Patch and the Stafford County Sun websites.
Anthony Burns and the Falmouth
Union Church Blog Post at the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture
February 1, 2013 - Logan Metesh
(President and Trustee of the Union
Church Preservation Project) has
authored a blog post about Anthony Burns and his connection
to the Falmouth Union Church at Smithsonian National Museum of
African-American History and Culture's blog. Logan is a Museum
Technician at the NMAAHC.
Photo Source: Library of Congress Congrats Logan!
Painting of the Union Church January 2013 - The Union Church has a new coat of paint, thanks to some great local painters! Click Here to see more pictures.
Wedding at Union Church January 18, 2013 - The Union Church was a backdrop for a wedding. Congrats to the wonderful couple. Click Here to see more pictures.
Union Church Bell at Stafford Admin Building December 14, 2012 - The Union Church bell was moved to the Stafford County administration building to be on display while the Union Church Historic Site undergoes repairs.
Yankees at Falmouth September 22-23, 2012 - The Union Church Preservation Project had an informational table at the 5th annual Yankees at Falmouth at the nearby Moncure Conway House.
UCPP trustee Logan gave tours at the Union Church. Watch the following video to learn more.
Opening of the Belmont-Ferry Farm Trail June 23, 2012 - Stafford County celebrated the opening of the Belmont-Ferry Farm Trail. We held a mini Open House and rang the church's bell for the opening ribbon cutting ceremony! It was the first time since 1935 that the bell has been rung for a community event! Click Here To See More Pictures
Union Church Historic Site June 2, 2012 - On Saturday June 2, 2012, the Union Church Preservation Project held our first Open House of the Union Church Historic Site. We wanted to thank the Falmouth community for the support of the Union Church Historic Site, as well as thank the Stafford County Board of Supervisors for the gracious donation for the roof repairs that were completed in March 2012. We also had a bake sale thanks to the ladies at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Overwharton Parish and raised over $425! Thank you all so very much for your support. Important attendees from the Stafford County government included Stafford County Administrator Anthony Romanello and Stafford County Supervisors Susan Stimpson (Falmouth District) and Bob Thomas (George Washington District) Click Here to See More Pictures
Roof Repairs Have Finished Roof repairs have finished on the Union Church Historic Site! March 2012 - 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.
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. 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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