Mission Statement
The History Committee was formed in 1996 for the purpose of
collecting historical material on St. James’ Church, preserving it,
and informing the congregation of the parish’s rich heritage. The
ultimate objective is to publish an updated history of the parish.
The Committee’s principal accomplishments,
thus far:
(1) Arranged for the duplication of Vestry Minutes from 1853 –
1990s with a copy on permanent file at the Library of Virginia,
Richmond .
(2) Made summaries of Vestry Minutes from 1843 to 1970s;
placed findings under headings for ease of reference.
(3) Discovered documents, other written material and old
photographs, including works of earlier St. James’ historians;
established a permanent archive of historical material.
(4) Compiled a listing of church artifacts, gifts and memorials;
arranged periodic exhibits and conservation.
(5) Collected information on former rectors and their ministries.
(6) Researched the architectural history of the church building,
parish house and rectory.
(7) Published a church brochure for use with newcomers,
visitors, and the search process.
(8) Prepared written account of Christ’s Chapel on Baldwin ’s
Ridge (1883-1940s), a mission chapel of St. James’, and its burial
ground.
(9) Instrumental in uncovering and preserving the foundation
stones of the colonial church at Elk Run (1750s) - the first
Anglican Church in Fauquier County and the first in Hamilton
Parish.
(10) Initiated oral history program.
(11) Made presentations on St. James’ Church history at adult
forum classes.
February
2008
The History Committee was formed in 1996 for the purpose of
collecting historical material on St. James’ Church, preserving it,
and informing the congregation of the parish’s rich heritage. The
ultimate objective is to publish an updated history of the parish.
The Committee’s principal accomplishments,
thus far:
(1) Arranged for the duplication of Vestry Minutes from 1853 –
1990s with a copy on permanent file at the Library of Virginia,
Richmond .
(2) Made summaries of Vestry Minutes from 1843 to 1970s;
placed findings under headings for ease of reference.
(3) Discovered documents, other written material and old
photographs, including works of earlier St. James’ historians;
established a permanent archive of historical material.
(4) Compiled a listing of church artifacts, gifts and memorials;
arranged periodic exhibits and conservation.
(5) Collected information on former rectors and their ministries.
(6) Researched the architectural history of the church building,
parish house and rectory.
(7) Published a church brochure for use with newcomers,
visitors, and the search process.
(8) Prepared written account of Christ’s Chapel on Baldwin ’s
Ridge (1883-1940s), a mission chapel of St. James’, and its burial
ground.
(9) Instrumental in uncovering and preserving the foundation
stones of the colonial church at Elk Run (1750s) - the first
Anglican Church in Fauquier County and the first in Hamilton
Parish.
(10) Initiated oral history program.
(11) Made presentations on St. James’ Church history at adult
forum classes.
February
2008
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Baldwin Ridge Cemetery
Please click on the above link to read
about the Eagle Scout project completed at
Baldwin Ridge Cemetery.
Members of the congregation interested in
history are encouraged to join the
committee. Please contact: Richard Gookin
at 540 347-2919.
Please click on the above link to read
about the Eagle Scout project completed at
Baldwin Ridge Cemetery.
Members of the congregation interested in
history are encouraged to join the
committee. Please contact: Richard Gookin
at 540 347-2919.
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