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Holiday Movies held at This Old Church

December 21, 2022 Garrett

A new tradition begins in 2022 Friends and neighbors turned out last week for several wonderful evenings of film, food and festivities…

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Posted in: Events Filed under: Christmas, Movies

Weddings Return to This Old Church

October 26, 2022 Garrett

One purpose of restoring This Old Church was to ensure that it would continue as a place that brings families…

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The Concert by Candlelight

September 30, 2022 Garrett

Moving music played by Opus Black string trio, solely by candlelight. How the concert happened Even before beginning the restoration…

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Crowd Gathers for Welsh Hymn Sing

November 14, 2021 Garrett

Few people today realize how much of Oneida County history was influenced by Welsh settlers.  The Gymanfa Ganu, or an…

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Posted in: Events, News Filed under: Concert

Congregation Returns for Special Service

September 4, 2021 Garrett

First Presbyterian Church of Augusta and Vernon Center celebrates once again at former home. On Christmas Eve, 2005, The Vernon…

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Rambler Rose Tea Box

Rambler Rose Tea Room Returns to Vernon Center for Mother’s Day

April 16, 2021 Garrett

Vernon Center’s turn-of-the-century Rambler Rose Tea Room returned in the form of a Tea Party-in-a-box Gift Set for the weekend.

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Front Four Windows Finished

December 5, 2020 Garrett

The front window set consists of 4 rectangular stained glass sashes with patterned blue and yellow panes, bordered with red…

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Repointing the Foundation

November 21, 2020 Garrett

Most of the foundation dates to 1839-1840, when the church was constructed on its present site. The masonry is comprised…

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Historic 1850s Pipe Organ back in service

September 21, 2020 Garrett 1 Comment

The sounds of an historic pipe organ grace Vernon Center once again. And they come from an organ made by…

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Posted in: History, News Filed under: Alvinza Andrews, Frankfort, Historic Preservation, Organbuilder, Pipe organ, Waterville

Masterful Carpentry

September 2, 2020 Garrett

A Greek Revival revival. Two of the worst things for old wood are water, and pests. Unfortunately, the building was…

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