ST LUKE'S HISTORIC CHURCH

SMITHFIELD, VA

St. Luke's Historic Church is a colonial-era Anglican church located in Smithfield, Virginia. Built in 1632, it is one of the oldest surviving churches in the United States. The church is constructed of brick and features a simple, rectangular design with a steeply-pitched roof and small, arched windows. The interior is adorned with a collection of antique furniture and fixtures, including a pulpit, font, and altar rail.

Throughout its history, St. Luke's has played an important role in the religious and social life of the local community. It was used as a place of worship by the Anglican congregation until the American Revolution, when it was briefly used as a hospital for wounded soldiers. Following the war, the church was abandoned and fell into disrepair until it was restored in the early 20th century.

Today, St. Luke's is a popular tourist destination and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can take guided tours of the church and surrounding grounds, which include a cemetery, gardens, and a museum. The church also hosts a number of special events throughout the year, including weddings, concerts, and historical reenactments. Overall, St. Luke's Historic Church is an important landmark and testament to the rich history of Virginia and the United States.

ST LUKE'S HISTORIC CHURCH is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SMITHFIELD VA. US MID #8405100599

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 575,357 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 7573573367
• website: http://www.historicstlukes.org

HISTORIC ST LUKES RESTORATION
14477 BENNS CHURCH BLVD
SMITHFIELD
VA
23431-0947

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