ON THE RIVER AT 801 SOPHIA STREET IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
An impressive collection of recent paintings by Deacon Johnny P. Johnson were on exhibit at the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, March 9 through June 10, 2013.
Artist Ayokunle Odeleye, who grew up in Fredericksburg, works on his dramatic sculpture "Jubilation," a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation, publicly installed in the city on February 16, 2013.
During February 2013, members of Shiloh Old Site participated in several events at St. George's Episcopal Church in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.
During July 2013, members of Shiloh Old Site led a week-long golf clinic in conjunction with our Community Wellness Coalition. The clinic, in memory of Squirrel Grimes, was for youth from the church and community.
On February 22, 2015, Pastor Aaron Dobynes Sr. participated in an interfaith discussion at St. George's Episcopal Church with other representatives of Abrahamic religious traditions.
On August 25, 2019, Shiloh Old Site marked four centuries of African presence in what is now the U.S. with a special service and a four-minute ringing of the church's historic bell.
On March 22, 2015, the Rev. Jim Webb, who played an historic, nonviolent role at the 1965 marches in Selma, delivered the 11 a.m. morning sermon at Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) in Fredericksburg.
On June 16, 2017, brothers Bernard and Bryce Webb were featured in an article in the Free Lance-Star because of their both having achieved thirteen years of perfect school attendance.
On October 27, 2017, Janice and Lawrence Davies were featured in an article in the Free Lance-Star that described them as two of Fredericksburg's most important "difference makers."
On January 16, 2018, Gaye Adegbalola and Marguerite Young and other members of Shiloh Old Site were mentioned prominently in an article in the Free Lance-Star that described the NAACP Fredericksburg Branch's very successful 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr., prayer breakfast
On July 7, 2018, Johnny P. Johnson and Cameron Johnson embrace at a special community tribute service for Johnny P. Johnson at Shiloh Old Site
During February 2013, our pastor emeritus, the Rev. Lawrence Davies, participated in several events at St. George's Episcopal Church in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Gladys Todd, who has been a "tower of strength" for many in this community throughout her long life, celebrated her 100th birthday on March 4, 2013. This is a view of her on her 99th birthday, March 4, 2012.
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August 25, 2019 Shiloh Old Site marked four centuries of African presence in what is now the U.S. with a special service, followed by a four-minute ringing of our church bell.
Click here to read the article and see the photos that appeared in the Free Lance-Star.
July 7, 2018 Deacon Johnny P. Johnson, who has been a beloved artist, teacher, social activist, and humanitarian in Fredericksburg since 1958 was honored with a community-wide "Johnny P. Johnson Day."
Click here to read the article and see the photos that appeared in the Free Lance-Star about portions of the event.
May 18, 2013 Our pastor emeritus, the Rev. Lawrence A. Davies, speaks at the dedication of an historical marker in front of the old Bunche School in King George County
Click here to read an article from the Free Lance-Star about this school, which was an ill-fated attempt by Virginia officials to create racially segregated schools that would be "separate but equal."
March 22, 2015 Rev. Jim Webb, who played a role in marches in Selma, Alabama, in 1965, spoke at the Sunday morning service at Shiloh Old Site.
Click here to read an article from the Free Lance-Star about the service at Shiloh Old Site on the day that Rev. Webb was the speaker.
January 16, 2018 Several of our members, including Marguerite Young, Pastor Aaron Dobynes, Gaye Adegbalola, and Charlyne Jackson-Fields were mentioned prominently in an article about a 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr., prayer breakfast sponsored by the Fredericksburg NAACP. The event also featured remarks by Senator Mark Warner.
Click here to read the article and see the photos that appeared in the Free Lance-Star about the event.
February 16, 2013 Members of Shiloh Old Site participate in the dedication of a public sculpture by artist Ayokunle Odeleye
Click here to read an article from the Free Lance-Star describing the artist Ayokunle Odeleye, who grew up in the Mayfield neighborhood of Fredericksburg. The article includes comments by our own deacon Johnny P. Johnson.
Click here to visit Ayokunle Odeleye's personal artist web site.
January 15, 2018 Our esteemed member, Grace Sprow, was among those featured in an article on Fredericksburg's 2018 community celebration of Martin Luther King's birthday.
Click here to read an article from the Free Lance-Star about the event and the "Hidden Figures" who were honored.
March 4, 2013 Our eldest member, Mrs. Gladys Todd, celebrates her 100th birthday
Click here to read an article (and see some photos) from the Free Lance-Star about Gladys Todd and the many ways that she has served as a strong and courageous blessing to others throughout her long life in Fredericksburg.
October 27, 2017 Our pastor emeritus, the Rev. Lawrence A. Davies and his wife Janice Davies were featured in the local newspaper as two of Fredericksburg's important "difference makers."
Click here to read an article from the Free Lance-Star about these two esteemed members of Shiloh Old Site.
June 2017 Brothers Bernard and Bryce Webb, sons of Bruce and Hattie Webb, celebrate the fact that they each achieved perfect attendance through thirteen years of school.
Click here to read an article from the Free Lance-Star about their accomplishment and the role that their parents played in guiding them,
February 16, 2013 Members of Shiloh Old Site participate in a service remembering the Emancipation Proclamation
Click here to read an article (and see some photos) from the Free Lance-Star's coverage of the service that was held at St. George's Episcopal Church and the "Witness Walk" and sculpture dedication that followed.
Click here to see an appreciative letter about the events that was written for the Free Lance-Star by our pastor emeritus Lawrence Davies and his wife Janice Davies.
Click here to view a photo gallery from the service posted on the web site of St. George's Episcopal Church.
Click here to view the worship booklet for the service, including various readings and liturgies as well as some historical information and contemporary reflections on the Emancipation Proclamation.
February 22, 2015 Pastor Aaron Dobynes Sr., participated in a panel discussion at St. George's Episcopal Church on interfaith collaboration and understanding
Click here to read an article from the Free Lance-Star about the discussion, which included representatives from a variety of Abrahamic religious traditions,
Norma Burruss View some historic photos of the Rev. Norma L. Burruss, a lifelong member of Shiloh Old Site who was a public school teacher in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and also served for a time as a teacher in a Lott Carey mission school in Brewerville, Liberia
Click here to view.
Summer 2014 Volunteers with the Interfaith Community Council prepare for "School Dressing Days," which our late deaconess Gladys Ferguson played a key role in establishing
Click here to read an article from the Free Lance-Star about effort, including significant references to Deaconess Ferguson.,
July 15, 2013 Deacon Sidney Robinson wraps up a rocket-building workshop with a series of dramatic launches on the grounds of the original Walker-Grant School in Fredericksburg.
Click here to read an article from the Free Lance-Star about this workshop, with quotes from Deacon Robinson and from our member Brenda Ford, who helped arrange funding for the effort from the local chapter of the National Council of Negro Women.
March 9, 2013 The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center opens an exhibit of recent paintings by Deacon Johnny P. Johnson
Click here to read an article from the Free Lance-Star about Deacon Johnson and the museum's exhibit and to see examples of some of his recent work.
Click here to view a sampling of photos taken at the museum's exhibit.
Click here to visit Deacon Johnson's personal artist web site.
Click here to watch a TV interview with Deacon Johnson in January 2012 when an exhibit of his work was opening in Jamaica.
Click here to visit the Fredericksburg Museum's own web site.