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Robert Cary Long, Architect of St. George’s
This is a selection of a master’s thesis on Long. Copy is in the Central Rappahannock Regional Library. [pdf-embedder url=”http://history.churchsp.org/wp-content/uploads/architectureofrobertcarylong.pdf”]
The Stormy Beginnings of Faulkner Hall
Many people don’t realize that Faulkner Hall was an addition to the church made during the period of the 2nd church (1815-1848). The inside has been remodeled, the latest in 1999 with Aim 2000. The outside has changed – from a Dutch design evident in pictures early in the 20th century to today’s design. Since … Read more
The Female Charity School
Charity schools represented a movement that began in England at the end of the 17th century and spread throughout the next century. It was a movement that preceded universal education and it stressed education for the poor. In England it was a reaction to urbanization and rising population. It began with parishes and voluntary contributions … 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
