ANGELS AMONG US - Historic Churches Tour

A tour of Fayetteville's beautiful houses of worship offers a diverse and inspirational view of history, architecture and patriotism. This day-long tour can easily be divided into half-day segments. Special features and recommended tour times are noted.

Historic Downtown - Total Time: 4 Hour

St. Jospeph's Episcopal Church (1896) - View five exquisite Resurrection windows by Tiffany Studios of New York.
St. John's Episcopal Church (rebuilt 1883) - Has ten pyramidal spires and unusual stained-glass windows made in Germany.
Drive by Hay Street United Methodist (1908) - Features rare "robing" glass windows and First Baptist (1910) - Romanesque revival style.
First Presbyterian Church (rebuilt 1832) - Has a wooden truss roof (the only one if its kind in North Carolina), whale-oil chandeliers and a magnificent spire.
Evans Metropolitan AME Zion Church (1893) - A fine example of Gothic architecture.

Fort Bragg - Total Time 4 Hours

82nd Airborne Division Memorial Chapel - Stained-glass windows depict campaigns involving the 82 nd Airborne.
The Main Post Chapel (1932) - Features windows handcrafted with 14,000 pieces of antique glass from around the world.
JFK Memorial Chapel - Contains stained glass windows dedicated to the Special Forces soldiers and Patriotic and Biblical military campaigns.
Longstreet Church and Cemetery - This Presbyterian church was founded by Scottish settlers in 1756. The current building was erected in 1846 and the cemetery dates back to 1773. Open by appointment only.
Drive to Godwin (1 hr. from Fort Bragg/30 minutes from Fayetteville). The Old Bluff Presbyterian Church (built in 1758) is one of the oldest church cemeteries in the area.

Estimated Price: $30-$35 1/2 day; $60-$70 full day plus hotel
Price calculated on a 40-person group

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