In part two of the series of oldest churches in every state, we will be exploring the Southeast (actually the coastal southeast plus Puerto Rico). Like the Northeast, this area boasts some very old churches, thanks both to the early Spanish settlements in and around the Caribbean Sea as well as some of the earliest English settlements outside of New England. Here are the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2018
OLDEST CHURCH IN EVERY STATE – PART ONE (NORTHEAST)
So this week The Complete Pilgrim is starting a six week series profiling the oldest church in every American state. In part one, the Northeast will be explored. Because this region includes New England and New York, many of the very oldest standing churches in the United States can be found here, especially around Boston. Here are the first nine churches in the series, from … [Read more...]
RELIGIOUS MUSEUMS OF THE SOUTH
The United States boasts many historic churches which are visited by countless tourists and pilgrims every year. But often overlooked are the many wonderful religious museums across the country where some of America’s best and little known religious treasures are kept. Often housed on the grounds of colleges and seminaries, but occasionally found in private galleries, these … [Read more...]
