NEWBURGH – The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced a $25,000 grant to St. George’s Episcopal Church in Newburgh to help fund tower and roof restoration.
A three-bay Greek Revival masonry structure, St. George’s was built in 1817, although the congregation dates to 1729.
The church was enlarged in 1834, at which time the steeple was added. Stained glass windows, two of which can be attributed to Tiffany studios, were added during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The congregation reaches 2,200 people a year through community activities such as a food pantry, Planned Parenthood outreach, an after-school girls empowerment program, a children’s choir, and chamber-music, and choral concerts.
“Our Sacred Sites grantees maintain beautiful and important buildings, but also serve beyond their congregations,” said Peg Breen, New York Landmarks Conservancy President Peg Breen. “Throughout these difficult months, they have continued to provide food, health and recovery programs to their communities. Our grants will help them continue all their vital work.”
