HISTORIC CHRIST CHURCH 804-438-6855
Fax: 804-438-5186 www.christchurch1735.org
420 Christ Church Rd., Weems, VA 22576
Rte 646 and 709 - take Rte 3 from either Warsaw to the N, or White Stone to the S.
PARKING: 3 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: John Carter had the first church built on this site; it was completed in 1670 after his death. In 1730, his son Robert "King" Carter, colonial Virginia's most powerful planter, proposed to build a brick church here at his own expense, which the vestry of Christ Church Parish accepted. Finished in 1735, Christ Church is the best-preserved and most finely crafted of colonial Virginia's Anglican parish churches. The church's detailed brickwork, particularly the molded-brick doorways, distinguishes the exterior. The interior includes original high-backed pews, triple-decker pulpit, walnut altarpiece, and stone pavers. The elaborately carved tombs of Robert Carter and his two wives stand in the churchyard.
PARKING: Parking near entrance to church. Portable ramp.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located Bayne Center. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, written scripts are available.
GIFT SHOP: Open area. Counters 45 in. high. No credit cards accepted.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Free admission. Hours: 10-4 - Apr-Nov, church and museum. Church open all year. Non-smoking facility.
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