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Washington Memorial Chapel — located on Pennsylvania Route 23 in Valley Forge National Historical Park — is both a monument to General George Washington and an active Episcopal parish in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The church was inspired by a sermon preached by Reverend Dr. W. Herbert Burk, founder and first rector of the parish. The building was designed by architect Milton B. Medary.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Washington Memorial Chapel & Bell Tower )〕 ==History== Reverend Burk was rector of an Episcopal church in nearby Norristown. The money for the chapel was raised in small increments (nickels and dimes), and its stone walls were built a "few feet at a time." In the religious and patriotic zeal of the day, Dr. Burk was active in trying to preserve Valley Forge, and in the establishment of the ''Valley Forge Museum of American History'' (the predecessor to the ''Valley Forge Historical Society'').〔 On June 19, 1903, the 125th anniversary of the evacuation of the continental army from Valley Forge,〔 the cornerstone was laid on property donated by the I. Heston Todd family. A small wood-framed building preceded the present structure. Following President Roosevelt's visit to the site and address in 1904, the original structure was named the "Theodore Roosevelt Chapel."〔(【引用サイトリンク】title= About the Chapel )〕 The Chapel was completed in 1917 and is currently the home of an active parish in addition to serving as a National Memorial to Washington.〔 The chapel serves as a wayside chapel to those who visit Valley Forge National Historical Park, and welcomes visitors from all over the world.〔 Noted ironsmith Samuel Yellin produced the wrought iron gates, hardware & locks. He was one of many artisans to produce sculptures, stonework, stained glass and metal work.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Washington Memorial Chapel & Bell Tower: Chronology )〕 The interior woodwork was supplied by Belgian-American cabinetmaker Edward Maene (1852–1931).〔Lita Solis-Cohen, ("Winterthur’s Philadelphia Furniture Forum: What Was Learned?" ) ''Furniture News'', March 5, 2014.〕 From the visitor's perspective the Chapel, with its central location, can appear to be a part of the park. However, the Chapel and surrounding property belong to the Episcopal Church. Across Port Kennedy Road from the Chapel sits the builder's model of the Washington Monument. This obelisk marks the grave of Lieutennant John Waterman. The original Waterman gravestone was originally on display in the visitor's center museum. The Bell Tower houses the DAR Patriot Rolls, listing those that served in the Revolutionary War, and the Chapel grounds host the World of Scouting Museum.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title= About The Museum )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Washington Memorial Chapel」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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