JOHN WESLEY PRESERVATION SOCIETY

OXFORD, MD

The John Wesley Preservation Society is a historic site located in Oxford, Maryland. The site was established to honor the legacy of John Wesley, an Anglican cleric and theologian who founded the Methodist movement in the 18th century. The society is dedicated to preserving the historical significance of the site and its connection to Wesley and the Methodist movement.

The society’s main attraction is a small chapel that dates back to 1768, which is believed to be the oldest Methodist chapel in the United States. The chapel, which is also known as the “Wesleyan Chapel,” was the site of several historic events, including the first meeting of the Maryland Conference of the Methodist Church in 1784.

In addition to the chapel, the society maintains a museum that houses a collection of artifacts related to John Wesley and the Methodist movement. The museum features exhibits on the life and teachings of Wesley, as well as displays on the history of Methodism in the United States.

The John Wesley Preservation Society is open to the public for tours and educational programs. The site is a popular destination for historians, religious scholars, and anyone interested in learning about the history of Methodism and its impact on American society.

JOHN WESLEY PRESERVATION SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in OXFORD MD. US MID #8402400266

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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JOHN WESLEY PRESERVATION SOCIETY
4957 EVERGREEN RD
OXFORD
MD
21654

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