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Spotsylvania County Home : Departments : Tourism
Tourism
Spotsylvania Courthouse Historic District
Spotsylvania County Museum
(Old Berea Christian Church)
8956 Courthouse Road
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
The present Old Berea Christian Church was built in 1856 under the supervision of Samuel Alsop, who, even though he was 81, was considered one of the foremost builders of that time. This little church is a fine example of Virginia's Gothic Revival period architecture, and is exceptionally well preserved.
When the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House was fought in 1864, Berea was scarred by shots and shells. One large shell passed through one of the front doors and lodged in the wall. The Old Cemetery, in the rear, dates back to the pre-Civil War period.
In October, 1987, the Research Library was formally dedicated as The Frances L. N. Waller Research Library to honor Mrs. Waller, her years of devotion to the Museum and her dedication to the preservation of Spotsylvania County's heritage.
The Museum is under the direction of the Spotsylvania Historical Association, Inc.
- Open year-round.
- Monday - Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm
- No admission.
- 540-582-7167
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