• Trinity Episcopal Church - Established in 1893 by members from Trinity aiming to create a new parish.
  Constructed: 1894 in the Victorian Gothic style by local architect T.J. Collins, a prominent figure in Staunton’s architectural scene.

Architectural highlights:

Graceful brick Gothic Revival featuring pointed arches and stained glass windows by Tiffany & Sons.

Interior vaulting and an evolved layout following the 1902 reorientation.

• Emmanuel Episcopal Church - Established in 1893 by members from Trinity aiming to create a new parish.
  Constructed: 1894 in the Victorian Gothic style by local architect T.J. Collins, a prominent figure in Staunton’s architectural scene.

Architectural highlights:

Graceful brick Gothic Revival featuring pointed arches and stained glass.

Interior vaulting and an evolved layout following the 1902 reorientation.

• Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church - Groundbreaking in 1895 to accommodate Staunton’s expanding Irish Catholic community.
  Style: Gothic Revival with a greenstone exterior (originally Pennsylvania ashlar).

Tour highlights:

Exterior Gothic lines that draw the eye upward.

Interior stained glass and historic elements detailed in the parish guide.

• Temple House of Israel - A distinctive religious building in Staunton’s Gospel Hill Historic District, showcasing a rare example of Moorish Revival architecture locally.

History & Architecture:

Congregation founded in 1876; the current synagogue was completed in 1925.

Designed by local architect Sam Collins of T.J. Collins & Sons in the Moorish Revival style, which is uncommon among American synagogues.

Features notable Mercer tile work and six Charles Connick stained-glass windows.

• Entrance fees

Religion has been a significant part of Staunton’s history, with more than 80 places of worship serving its 25,000 residents. This tour offers the opportunity to explore four of Staunton’s most stunning and notable churches and temples, while gaining insights into the city’s rich history and distinctive architecture from a knowledgeable tour guide. At certain stops, members of the churches and temples will share information, adding a personal element to the experience.

• Staunton has many hills, some of which may be difficult for a wheel chair.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.