Posted By:	Rhonda Keith Sargent
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	Subject:	Dear Rev. James Keith Descendant's your help is needed.
	Post Date:	June 23, 2009 at 14:42:03
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	Forum:	Keith Family Genealogy Forum
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Let's make this happen, not only for ourselves and ancestor's but for our children, grandchildren and the generations that follow. Small donations will add up quickly! So please help make this dream come true. Rhonda Keith Sargent The letter that follows is from Ed Dandar, head of the Historical Committee. Dear Rev. James Keith Descendent, Great strides have been made at Elk Run! Ten years ago, we embarked on an archaeological quest to discover, and then uncover, the foundation and remains of the 1750's Anglican Church at Elk Run - the first such church in Fauquier County, Virginia. Our efforts have been richly rewarded. Now we enter a final phase of the project, the remaining construction and dedication of the Mini-Museum that will capture the history of the Church, its first Rector, Rev. James Keith, and the surrounding area. The Mini-Museum at this time is under roof, walls closed in, and windows installed. The Elk Run Church Site volunteers have a critical need for $5,000 to complete the brick work around the outside of the building, finish an inside cement floor and cover the cost of design and framing of the history making Information for the walls. The attached local newspaper article shows our recent outreach to our rural community for help but the response has been very limited. Diocesan Bishop Lee and Piedmont Region 13 have provided us financial gifts but we still have much to do. On September 12, 2009, in conjunction with Fauquier County's 250th Anniversary Celebration, the Elk Run Church Site is scheduled to be a primary location for the celebration. However, our window of construction completion time, including building inspections, is shrinking. Your financial gift will help us reach and secure the rightful place of Elk Run Church in the history of Colonial churches in Virginia. Checks may be made payable to "Elk Run Church Site Preservation Fund" and can be sent in care of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 8538 Greenwich Road, Catlett, VA 20119. All donations are tax Deductible. Elk Run Church Preservation site at http://www.elkrunchurch.org/.