Following the launch of the new parish history book, Brick Chapel to Basilica: A History of Virginia’s Oldest Catholic Parish, the Basilica of Saint Mary Museum hosted a special temporary exhibit on the “History of Saint Mary Histories.” It explored the various history books and written accounts of the parish’s long and fascinating story, from the first history book written in 1874 to its application for the title of minor basilica in 2017. Hosted throughout January and February, 2025, the exhibit is no longer on display.
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