Celebrating 275 Years of History and Faith in Charleston!
St. Michael’s Church is the oldest church building on the Charleston peninsula. It was first commissioned 275 years ago and remains today as one of the most enduring symbols of the city’s spiritual and civic life. The church was 25 years old in 1776 when five of its parishioners played a prominent role in the founding of the country. Two signed the Declaration of Independence and three were principles in the Continental Congress that drafted and signed the Constitution in 1787.
Throughout the year, we will commemorate the church’s rich history in a variety of ways.
• Learn about the founding of St. Michael’s Parish via the monthly poster that will be displayed in the Narthex throughout each month.
Upcoming 275th Anniversary Celebration Events:
Carolina Day Service
Saturday, June 27th, 10 am
Celebrate Morning Prayer according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer to commemorate the Battle of Sullivan's Island on June 28, 1776. Everyone is welcome!
275th Anniversary Concert
Sunday, July 5th, 6 pm
Join us as we celebrate the Nation’s 250th Anniversary and St. Michael’s 275th Anniversary with a patriotic songs and hymns. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door (children 13 and under are free).
Purchase tickets here.
Monthly Narthex Exhibition
St. Michael’s Revolutionary History
June: The Battle of Sullivan's Island and St. Michael's Church
May: Reverend Robert Cooper, First Rector of St. Michael's Parish
April: The Architectural Significance of St. Michael's Church
March: The Building of St. Michael's Church
February: The Founding of St. Michael’s Parish
St. Michael’s Church – In the Revolutionary Era tells the story of the founding of a church, which emerged out of the Anglican tradition two hundred and seventy–five years ago. The church was twenty-five years old in 1776 when five of its parishioners played a prominent role in the founding of the country - two signed the Declaration of Independence and three were principles in the Continental Congress who helped draft and eventually sign the Constitution of the United States in 1787. This book recounts the story of how Anglican tradition of St. Michael’s Parish intertwined with the development of a fledgling new nation.
Written by historian Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman, physician-scholar Joseph Gerald Reves, MD, and The Rev. Gregory M. Smith, M.Div. Copies of the book are now available for purchase through AMAZON.COM.
St. Michael's Church welcomes your support to continue its mission of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to future generations.