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Church restoration still underway

Koda Moody

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Robbinsville – The Old Mother Church is still raising funds for much-needed repairs. Robbinsville United Methodist Church Pastor Eric Reece sat down with the Robbinsville Tourism Authority at its Jan. 25 meeting, to discuss the progress made thus far with the restoration project.

Long-overdue upgrades to Graham County’s oldest structure – Old Mother Church – will be extensive, thanks to a recent architectural analysis. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Church restoration to require foundation work

Charlie Benton

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Fort Hill – A clearer picture of what work needs to be completed before the Old Mother Church is ready for the next 150 years has come to light, following an architectural inspection.

Architect to inspect Old Mother Church

Charlie Benton

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Fort Hill – The project to renovate the Old Mother Church took a step forward, with a visit from representatives from Partners for Sacred Places. On Aug.

The Old Mother Church – constructed in 1872 – is now a member of the Partners for Sacred Places program. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Old Mother Church selected for refurbishment program

Charlie Benton

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Robbinsville – The Old Mother Church has been officially accepted into the Partners for Sacred Places program, through Sacred Places in Central Appalachia.

Volunteers are hopeful that repairs to the historic Old Mother Church can begin sooner rather than later. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

Old Mother Church to apply for repair help

Charlie Benton

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Robbinsville – Graham County’s oldest church may soon receive some much-needed repairs.