Historic Virginia Church Kicks Off $1M Restoration for Accessibility
Trinity Episcopal Church in Staunton, one of Virginia's oldest Episcopal parishes, is set to undergo a $1 million restoration and accessibility improvement project. The work, starting this month, is part of the state's Virginia 250 celebrations and aims to preserve the church's historic significance.
Founded as Augusta Parish in 1746, Trinity Episcopal Church is one of just 35 projects statewide to receive funding from the Virginia 250 Preservation Fund, totalling $20 million. The project, expected to be completed by July 2026, coincides with the United States' 250th birthday.
The project includes exterior restoration, accessibility improvements, new signage, and an accessible bathroom. It will begin with the removal of seven trees from the historic churchyard and cemetery. Frazier Associates, led by William T. Frazier and Kathleen O. Frazier, are assisting the church with the project and grant management. The funding is split equally between the Virginia 250 Preservation Fund and the parish's Generation to Generation giving campaign, supported by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, the National Park Service, and local preservation organizations.
The project at Trinity Episcopal Church seeks to preserve its historic role in the founding of the nation while making it more accessible to all. For more information, contact The Rev. A.J. Heine, rector, at [email protected] or (540) 886-9132.
