Remembering 1950
In 1950, the all-black Walker-Grant High School graduating class wanted to use Fredericksburg’s Community Center for its graduation ceremonies. Initially class leaders were told that they wouldn’t be allowed to...
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Mark Olson has been a member of Shiloh Old Site's congregation since 1980. Since 1995, he has written and facilitated our Tuesday morning Bible studies. He currently serves on our history and archives committee and our audit committee.
In 1950, the all-black Walker-Grant High School graduating class wanted to use Fredericksburg’s Community Center for its graduation ceremonies. Initially class leaders were told that they wouldn’t be allowed to...
Few years have been as tumultuous as 2020. Here in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as elsewhere, young and old alike have endured a deadly pandemic, periods of international unrest, increased racism, attempted...
Neutral on nothing was the attitude of the Reverend B. H. Hester, who cared passionately about the world around him, both here in Fredericksburg and around the nation, even around...

Since 1854, we at Shiloh have tried to manifest the spirit of Christ, faithfully serving others as God’s liberating and transforming word. We’re located at 801 Sophia Street, on the river in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401.

Our historic building on the river in Downtown Fredericksburg has been in need of critically important exterior repairs and renovations, protecting our ability to serve as an ongoing beacon of hope for all who are in need of Christ’s love and grace. The cost of this year’s work is likely to be in excess of $175,000. We invite you to contribute to this project. You can make a pledge of support by clicking here.
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