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St. George’s Bell – “For Whom the Bell Tolls”
Return to referring page In May, 1856, the Fredericksburg News reported that the 1,510 pound bell for St Georges was “elevated to its position” into the steeple. That implies a hoist or lift but given no modern cranes or helicopter at the time it was still a job. Did it go through the middle of … Read more
Photography of St. George’s, exterior – 1930-2000
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Photography of St. George’s, exterior – 1900-1930
Return to referring page Photography progressed in the late 19th century so that the first years of the 20th century saw more pictures of the church. Kodak provided many of the innovations which allowed consumers to be their own photographers 1888: First Kodak camera, containing a 20-foot roll of paper, enough for 100 2.5-inch diameter … Read more
Getting Started in St. George's History - 6 essential resources
Selections from several categories of our history.
McGuire served all 3 churches over the course of 45 years. He is probably the most influential of all our rectors in all phases of ministry from preaching, teaching, and outreach. Trip Wiggins, our archivist, wrote this for a Sunday school class and has been teaching classes for years
6. Tom Faulkner confronts the Vestry on race
Faulkner served St. George's for 30 years from 1946-1976. During these years racial policies were paramount, especially 1954, in the year of Brown vs. Board of Education, Faulkner was challenged by the Vestry on the role of Blacks in our service. He was able to move St. George's toward racial justice that other rectors would further
