The King William County Historical Society acquired the deed for this church site in 1996. In 2007, one of our local archeologists, Summer Chaffman, who has had a lifelong desire to see these ruins restored, delivered a presentation to the membership in which she detailed the history and the case for restoration. Also one of our caring citizens came forward in June of 2008 with a plan to stabilize the ruins for the enjoyment of our citizens. The KWCHS worked with him to achieve this goal, and construction was completed in September of 2010.
A Brief History of Acquinton Church
Acquinton Church was one of four early colonial churches built in King William County, possibly on an earlier chapel site dating from 1690. The walls are actually the remainder of a north wing that had projected from the center of a much larger, rectangular church that was built on the site around 1734. This wing was added sometime between 1755-1765 due to an increase in population, making the church a T-shape or cruciform structure. Continue Reading Full Article
Acquinton Church Renovation
Remarkable things that enrich our lives and community are made to happen from time to time, and they remind us of the giving spirit that lives within some of us. Such is the case with the Walker family’s restoration of our historic Acquinton Church. Continue Reading Full Article & View Photo Tour
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Acquinton Church photo tour images by Gene Campbell and Lloyd Huckstep
