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Historic Sites Historic Christ Church & Museum

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    Historic Christ Church
    420 Christ Church Road
    Weems, VA 22576
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    804-438-6855
  • City
    Weems
    Locality
    Lancaster
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Constructed by Robert “King” Carter and completed in 1735, Christ Church is the finest and best preserved parish church from colonial Virginia. The church is a National Historic Landmark and one of America’s great buildings. It retains most of its original elements, including its molded-brick doorways, classical entablature, high-backed pews, triple-deck pulpit, stone pavers, and baptismal font. The elaborately carved tombs of Robert Carter and his two wives stand in the churchyard. The site includes an interactive, kid-friendly museum; attractive gift shop; research room; and a conference/education center. Special family-friendly educational programs, community events and musical performances take place throughout the year. Since 1958, the Foundation for Historic Christ Church has led preservation, research and interpretation of the site.

Church - Museum - Gift Shop

April and November: Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

May - October: Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Last Tour 3:30 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.

By appointment only Monday - Thursday in April and November and December 1 - March 31.

Foundation Offices

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. year round (except Christmas Eve-New Year's Day and some holidays)

Research Room

Open year-round by appointment only. Please contact the office at info@christchurch1735.org or 804-438-6855 to schedule an appointment. 

 

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  • $5.00 per person. Free for members, active/retired military, under 18

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Chesapeake Bay

Last Updated: 01/31/2019

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