Plans – Chapel 1871

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On June 5, 2026

In Cultural, Other, Plans, Village Center

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/

Mark your Calendar 15 + 27 of October 25

By Corpwell Foundation

On October 8, 2025

In Chapel, Other, Plans, Village Center

Important Meeting for the Future of the Village of Clarendon

Chapel Flyer Download

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North Clarendon Chapel front

Repairs – Progress Report

By Corpwell Foundation

On August 27, 2019

In Chapel, Plans

Roof

During the fall of 2019, the back roof will be replaced, purple slate roof minor repairs and steeple evaluation. Thanks to donations from Willard Squier, Fundraisers of Friends of the North Clarendon Chapel and a matching grant by Corpwell Foundation.

Paint

Due to lack of funding at this time, a plan for stabilization of paint is underway:

Architect recommendation:

“if funding is not obtained paint stabilizer could be applied: this would consist of a small amount of prep (basic wire-brushing to remove loose paint) and application of a latex primer on all bare wood, to hold it for a year or two until full painting can be done.”

A Grant will pay for materials, Clayton Rockwell is planning to head volunteer efforts.

Preservation Brief. Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork by Kay D. Weeks and David W. Look, U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service Cultural Resources Heritage Preservation Services

Plans for coming years

State Historic Grant application for window repairs

Chapel’s Arched Stained Window details

North Clarendon

By Corpwell Foundation

On March 27, 2019

In History, Other, Plans, Village Center

Clarendon is a unique rural town with much of the oldest history for the county. Except for Town Hall, the Red Brick Church, the Grange, some buildings have been neglected and will slowly disappear unless some efforts are made to maintain them. We are currently working on the Chapel. Read

In the past, North Clarendon offered most of the commercial activities: A post office, a Grange, school, chapel, Inn, tea house. With grants and private support, it could bring back a modest yet interesting historic village district for the Town Clarendon.

Efforts that would be beneficial:

Village Designation
- Village Designation offer tax credits and many incentives. Read
National Recognition
- Obtaining the National Historical Registry for the North Clarendon Chapel (Chapel 1871) will pave the way to more community efforts.

Photo Credit: Peter Huntoon

2019 Plans for the Chapel

By Corpwell Foundation

On January 23, 2019

In Chapel, Crafts, Cultural, Events, Fundraiser, Local, Other, Plans, Volunteer

1. Multipurpose Community Center:

Our primary goal is to turn the unused North Clarendon Chapel into a community resource and small gathering space for Clarendon and surroundings. It will also be used for Art or Historic Exhibits, small Holiday Craft Market and cultural events.