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Creating the Cemetery Walk, 1982
Thousands have walked across our graveyard from Princess Anne Street to McGuire hall along a brick walk. There is a little plaque at the beginning of the walk, unnoticed by many ,with “Willliam R. Hollomon” on it. Who was William (Bill) Hollomon? There was a surprising story that was told in 2017, 35 years later, on the background of the walk.
The Maryes’ School for slaves 1765-1770
This school was possibly the earliest effort by St. Georgians to educate both slaves and, in general, poorer populations. It predated the male and female charity schools though it lasted only 5 years.
St. George’s Brass Cross
The brass cross has moved around the church since it was placed there in 1909. Not only that, it was stolen – and then recovered – at two different pieces. The cross story became a much larger story that involved the whole chancel by the 1990’s how it was to express the three elements of worship – initiation, proclamation and celebration.
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
