A Greek Revival revival. Two of the worst things for old wood are water, and pests. Unfortunately, the building was…
I received a call from a neighbor about a bee swarm amassing above the front porch – which sounded “like a little motor” and could be heard from inside their house. And it was growing quickly.
First plaque recognizing the Vernon Center Green Historic District, including Presbyterian Church, now in place The history of this church…
Guests at the recent Harvest Dinner were there for more than a great meal and entertainment, as proceeds supported two causes; preservation of the building’s remarkable stained glass windows, and generating $3,200 for Clear Path for Veterans.
The first event at This Old Church was an amazing fall evening with lively entertainment and a memorable meal, featuring…
When purchasing the church in May, we knew the roof was leaking in at least 3 places, and had been leaking significantly for some time…
Sanctuary and Altar Floors The sanctuary floor had never been sanded, even when it was installed–in 1885. This hardwood floor,…
We will have a table at Vernon Center’s 2019 Old Home Day, and are looking forward to talking about the…
We spotted a swarm of bees while cleaning the rain gutters in July. According to the expert, nearly 100,000 bees,…
The church is the first and oldest in Vernon. But it began its life in 1811, in the middle of…