HISTORIC ST. LUKE'S CHURCH 757-357-3367
Fax: 757-365-0543 www.historicstlukes.org
14477 Benn's Church Boulevard, Smithfield, VA 23430
About 200 feet west of the junction of highways 10 & 258.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Historic St. Luke's Church, c. 1632, affectionately known as "the Old Brick", is the "Oldest surviving church of English foundation in America" and the only original Gothic church in the USA. It is a national historic landmark, with the oldest legible gravestone dating to 1767. Originally an Anglican church, after the Revolutionary War it was consecrated Episcopal. British Soldiers and Confederates camped under our great oaks, including the infamous British Lt. Colonel Banastre Tarleton who camped here during the Revolutionary War on his way to raid Smithfield.
If you are a history buff and love old churches, please make sure to stop by Historic St. Luke's Church.
PARKING: 2 wheelchair accessible parking spaces in front of gift shop.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Brick paving. Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Steep grades may require assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Length of paths 400'.
ENTRANCE: Front of church. 1 entry door, opened by docent.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Attached to gift shop. Doors 34 in. wide, open out. No turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 32 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 12 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 33 in. Wrapped pipes. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities, there are signs with contrasting background.
GIFT SHOP: Ramp at entry. Counters 34 in. high.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hours: Tu-Sat - 9:30-4, Sun - 1-4. Free admission. Closed Christmas and the month of January.
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