St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum

St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum St. Luke's welcomes all to its museum, cemeteries & grounds, wedding venue, & gift shop. Historic St. Luke's Restoration, doing business as St.
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Virginia's Oldest Church Building, completed in 1686, served as an Anglican Church Building of Newport Parish in Isle of Wight County, Virginia until 1777. Today it is a National Historic Landmark and National Symbol of Religious Freedom. Luke's Historic Church & Museum, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which depends solely on private donations. Today the organization operates a 43-acre campus

with open and active cemeteries, historic church building, artifacts and collections exhibitions, guided tours, wedding rentals, education lectures, special events, and concerts.

St Luke's honors all those who gave that "last full measure of devotion," on this Memorial Day.
05/25/2026

St Luke's honors all those who gave that "last full measure of devotion," on this Memorial Day.

Saturday, 06/06/20261:00 pmDivided over the Declaration – Lecture by Tony WilliamsOn the 250th anniversary of the Declar...
05/22/2026

Saturday, 06/06/2026
1:00 pm
Divided over the Declaration – Lecture by Tony Williams
On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence comes a gripping chronicle of America’s fiercest ideological debates over the document’s true meaning. Involving the founders, enslaved people, suffragists, civil-rights leaders, and more, this enduring battle has both tested and reaffirmed the unifying principles that continue to shape and define our democracy. Long time friend of St Luke’s, Tony Williams, will present on his latest work and be available for book signings afterward.

This event is free, and advanced registration is required

This vehicle with South Carolina tags has been in our parking lot since Wednesday. Please contact us if this is your veh...
05/22/2026

This vehicle with South Carolina tags has been in our parking lot since Wednesday. Please contact us if this is your vehicle. If we do not hear from you by 5 PM it will be towed.

05/18/2026

We are part of the Blue Star program. All active duty military and their families are free from May 21 until Labor Day. Thank you for your service!

Come see us at the Rising Sun Powwow at Mount Trashmore in VA Beach
05/16/2026

Come see us at the Rising Sun Powwow at Mount Trashmore in VA Beach

Are you ready for the return of the SHS Choraliers? Join us for another moving performance on May 9 at 6PM! Come hear so...
04/29/2026

Are you ready for the return of the SHS Choraliers? Join us for another moving performance on May 9 at 6PM! Come hear some amazing singers as they regale us with patriotic, contemporary, and Broadway hits. Tickets are only $12 in advance! All proceeds will go to support SHS Choraliers and the St. Luke’s Educational program.

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On this day in 1702, Margaret Fell Fox, considered the "Mother of Quakerism," died at her home in Swarthmoor. In 1669 sh...
04/23/2026

On this day in 1702, Margaret Fell Fox, considered the "Mother of Quakerism," died at her home in Swarthmoor. In 1669 she married Quaker founder George Fox, ;though the two were often separated by her husband's travels abroad. She is considered one of the Valiant 60, the most influential leaders in the early years of the Religious Society of Friends.

04/23/2026

An interesting find!

On this day in 1686, the Patron of our "Old Brick Church," Joseph Bridger died. His ledger stone suggest he was 58 years...
04/15/2026

On this day in 1686, the Patron of our "Old Brick Church," Joseph Bridger died. His ledger stone suggest he was 58 years old, however, his baptismal date of 4/28/1631 suggests he was either 54 or 55. He died of the "dry gripes," lead poisoning from his over 400 lbs of pewter. His ledger stone suggests he would be forgotten, however, he is certainly remembered here for his contributions to the oldest extant church building in Virginia!

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14477 Benns Church Boulevard
Smithfield, VA
23430

Opening Hours

Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

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+17573573367

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