Welcoming Jaimi!

We are pleased to announce that we have added a project manager to our team. Her name is Jaimi Cole, and she has already made many positive changes.

MEET OUR PROGECT MANAGER

Jaimi Cole

Stop by: Jaimi is available every Wednesday between 10 AM and 2 PM.

If you drove by the Chapel, you may have noticed some additions, a fence, walkway, and fresh planting. Also, the inside has been cleaned up, and repairs have begun. Thanks to an anonymous donation, we are able to move forward with some of the renovations.

THE NEXT CHAPTER FOR CHAPEL 1871

Building a Community Hub for Clarendon

Looking ahead, we anticipate starting the painting work in early fall to complete both interior and exterior and refinish the back.
Our team has researched the best approach for using the old Chapel and decided that a Museum with intergenerational services, such as a classroom space and a meeting place, will best meet the community’s needs. (Chapel 1871: Momentum Building in North Clarendon — Spring 2026)

The Museum will offer intergenerational meeting opportunities, so the old can tell the young about what happened before them. Teachers will be able to take advantage of the space and classroom to teach ‘Local, State, and National History’. The Museum will feature the Pre-Civil War period and steps that led to the Civil War.

We are planning a variety of programs and events to engage the community. These include seasonal historical exhibits, workshops on local heritage crafts, storytelling sessions with longtime residents, and guided tours focusing on Clarendon’s unique history.

We also aim to host classroom field trips and educational programs for children and adults, as well as guest lectures on topics relevant to North Clarendon. Residents will be invited to participate in community heritage days where they can share their own memories. 

As we move forward, we invite residents, teachers, and community leaders to share ideas and suggestions or volunteer in the planning process. We plan to gather community feedback through surveys, town hall meetings, and informal forums, ensuring local voices are actively included; our planning team will review all input and incorporate it into project plans whenever possible, so the Chapel’s revitalization genuinely reflects the interests and needs of North Clarendon Village.

Your feedback is important to us and will help ensure that the project truly reflects the interests and needs of North Clarendon Village.

If you would like to support the Chapel’s restoration, you can donate online through our website, by mailing a check to our office, or in person at any of our community events. For instructions on how to give or to learn about other ways to help, please visit our website or contact us directly. Your generosity is truly appreciated.

We also offer several ways for donors to be more involved and recognized, such as naming opportunities for rooms or features within the Museum, invitations to special events and previews, and acknowledgment in key project materials. If you are interested in participating in these opportunities or learning more about how you can help, please contact us for details.

To ensure the Chapel’s long-term sustainability, we plan to support ongoing maintenance and operating costs through a combination of program revenues, annual fundraising efforts, community partnerships, and additional grants. Every contribution makes a difference and brings us closer to our vision for North Clarendon Village.

References
(April 6, 2026). Chapel 1871: Momentum Building in North Clarendon — Spring 2026. CorpWell Foundation. https://corpwell.org/news-2/

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