Jamestown Memorial Church—Williamsburg

Old St. John’s Church—West Point
Old St. John’s Church was founded in 1680, but the only evidence of its early existence is the graveyard on the church grounds. The historic church that now stands in West Point was constructed in 1734, and with careful preservation efforts over hundreds of years, the exterior of the sanctuary looks almost the same as it did when first erected.Westover Episcopal Church—Charles City

Bruton Parish Church—Williamsburg
The Bruton Parish Church name can be traced to 1633, but the original site of the church is unknown. The current church site was established in 1678 after a wealthy colonist donated the land, then rebuilt in 1715 due to the expanding congregation size. The church has undergone many renovations over the years, but parts of the historic structure are still visible today.St. Luke’s Church—Smithfield

St. Peter’s Parish—New Kent
The history of St. Peter’s Parish dates to 1679, although much of the structure would be replaced during renovations in 1703. It is the oldest parish church in the Diocese of Virginia and the third oldest in the entire Commonwealth, and holds the distinction of being the church where George Washington would marry Martha. Robert E. Lee referenced this fact in a letter that he wrote after discovering that the church had been desecrated by Federal troops, writing, “St. Peter’s is the church where General Washington was married and attended in early life. It would be a shame to America if allowed to go to destruction.” Fittingly, his son, General William Henry Fitzhugh Lee, superintended the work of restoring the old church, reopening to a congregation again in 1872. Many of the church’s current furnishings were crafted in the late 17th century, adding an authentic atmosphere to the interior.Historic Christ Church—Weems

St. John’s Church—Hampton
The original St. John’s Church was built in 1610, but after over 100 years of operation, it was rebuilt at its current location in 1728. Hampton burned to the ground during the Civil War, but the church was spared, making it the only building in the town to survive the fires and destruction of the war. Take a tour of the museum inside the parish to see the “Breeches” bible that dates to 1599 and the 1618 Communion silver set, the longest used English Church silver set found in America.Christ Church—Alexandria

Merchant’s Hope Church—Prince George
The oldest Episcopalian church used for worship in the United States, colonists founded Merchant’s Hope Church in 1657, then moved the church to its current site in 1740. The church has undergone renovation and restorations since its founding, but the building retains almost all of the original architecture today, as well as an English bible that was printed in London in 1639. Services are still held at Merchant’s Hope Church, but tours are available by appointment.Grace Church—Yorktown
