McKinney Chapel Preservation Fund
ITS HISTORY AND NEED....
McKinney Chapel is a treasured and historical structure that rests inside the gates of The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards, providing monthly non-denominational services to all. Throughout its 200+ year history in Pickens County, it has served as an elementary school, a community center, a meeting place, and most importantly, a church. The current structure was abandoned from 1945 to 1982 due to its walls falling, building listing, windows broken, and doors rotting. The late Georgia Chapman and her husband Gene were committed to restoring the chapel out of love. In 1982, they mounted a campaign that rebuilt the structure with local hands and donations of lumber, supplies, and labor.
Thanks to generous donors McKinney Chapel Committee of Lake Keowee, Inc. was able to purchase the Chapel in January 2023 and take on significant repairs and improvements to the Chapel and its other structures. These improvements included new electrical wiring, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, carpentry, painting, and landscaping. The result is a rejuvenated and beautiful property.
As with all older facilities, on-going maintenance is always required and major repair projects arise occasionally. Looking into 2024 the Chapel requires replacement interior lighting, exterior painting, potential roof replacement for both the Chapel and the Pavilion, re-graveling the driveway, and supplemental landscaping.
We believe McKinney Chapel is once again a jewel in the Lake Keowee community. We invite you to stop by for a service or simply to take in the serene setting. We ask you to consider donating to preserve and protect this beautiful, historic chapel.
Thank you.
The McKinney Chapel Committee of Lake Keowee, Inc. a 501(c)(3), has established a separate fund dedicated to preserving this beloved building. This fund was started with generous donations in 2020 to celebrate the Chapel's 200th anniversary. Please make your tax-deductible check contributions payable to the following:
McKinney Chapel Preservation Fund PO Box 43, Sunset, SC 29685,
OR
Contribute via an online PayPal or credit card charge by using the
Donate Button below
We thank you in advance for your compassion and generosity,
McKinney Chapel is a treasured and historical structure that rests inside the gates of The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards, providing monthly non-denominational services to all. Throughout its 200+ year history in Pickens County, it has served as an elementary school, a community center, a meeting place, and most importantly, a church. The current structure was abandoned from 1945 to 1982 due to its walls falling, building listing, windows broken, and doors rotting. The late Georgia Chapman and her husband Gene were committed to restoring the chapel out of love. In 1982, they mounted a campaign that rebuilt the structure with local hands and donations of lumber, supplies, and labor.
Thanks to generous donors McKinney Chapel Committee of Lake Keowee, Inc. was able to purchase the Chapel in January 2023 and take on significant repairs and improvements to the Chapel and its other structures. These improvements included new electrical wiring, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, carpentry, painting, and landscaping. The result is a rejuvenated and beautiful property.
As with all older facilities, on-going maintenance is always required and major repair projects arise occasionally. Looking into 2024 the Chapel requires replacement interior lighting, exterior painting, potential roof replacement for both the Chapel and the Pavilion, re-graveling the driveway, and supplemental landscaping.
We believe McKinney Chapel is once again a jewel in the Lake Keowee community. We invite you to stop by for a service or simply to take in the serene setting. We ask you to consider donating to preserve and protect this beautiful, historic chapel.
Thank you.
The McKinney Chapel Committee of Lake Keowee, Inc. a 501(c)(3), has established a separate fund dedicated to preserving this beloved building. This fund was started with generous donations in 2020 to celebrate the Chapel's 200th anniversary. Please make your tax-deductible check contributions payable to the following:
McKinney Chapel Preservation Fund PO Box 43, Sunset, SC 29685,
OR
Contribute via an online PayPal or credit card charge by using the
Donate Button below
We thank you in advance for your compassion and generosity,