Help Save the 1844 Log Church
Your donation goes directly toward preserving one of Blair's Valley's most historic landmarks — and the stories of the community that built it.
Your donation goes directly toward preserving one of Blair's Valley's most historic landmarks — and the stories of the community that built it.
Every dollar restores history
We've raised $200 toward our $50,000 restoration goal. The Log Church has stood since 1844 — with your help it will stand for another century.
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Blair's Valley Conservation Group is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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Your donation is 100% tax-deductible. Blair's Valley Conservation Group is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. You will receive a tax receipt from PayPal Giving Fund for your records.
EIN 99-1253700 · 501(c)(3) Public Charity · Mercersburg, PA
The Blair's Valley Log Church was built in 1844. It is one of the oldest surviving structures in the valley — a direct connection to the families who settled these hills.
Without preservation work, this building may not survive another generation. Your donation funds structural repairs, roof stabilization, and interior conservation so this piece of Appalachian history can endure.
Every dollar goes directly to the restoration. We are an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff.
Funds the cleaning and re-setting of one historic headstone in the Lawson Cemetery, preserving the names of valley families for future generations.
Covers professional repair of deteriorating log sections and re-chinking — the most urgent structural need to stop water infiltration and wood decay.
A full standing-seam metal roof — historically appropriate and the single most important step to protect the 180-year-old log structure from further damage.
Join us on the ground for restoration work, research, and community outreach. No experience necessary — just a willingness to help.
Follow us on Facebook and share our story with friends and family who care about Appalachian heritage.
If your family has roots in Blair's Valley, we want to hear your story. Photographs, documents, and oral histories are invaluable to our archive.