Historic places hold the stories of the communities that built them. For more than a century, Chapel 1871 has stood as a quiet witness to gatherings, reflection, and shared life. Today, this historic structure offers a rare opportunity: to preserve an important piece of local heritage while reimagining it as a welcoming space for community connection.

The Chapel 1871 Restoration Campaign will stabilize, restore, and thoughtfully adapt this historic building so it can continue serving the community for generations to come. Through careful preservation and adaptive reuse, the chapel will become a place for reflection, arts and culture, educational programs, and small gatherings that strengthen connection across generations.

This work is about more than saving a building. It is about ensuring that meaningful places remain active and accessible—spaces where people can come together, learn, celebrate, and find belonging.

With community support, Chapel 1871 will continue its story not as a relic of the past, but as a living space that serves the present and future.

Your gift helps restore the building, protect its historic character, and ensure that this cherished place remains part of the community’s life for generations to come.

Chapel 1871 Restoration & Program