Save Brevard’s Chapel

Donate or Pledge Your Support Before It’s Too Late!

We are thrilled and thankful to share that we received approval from the United Methodist Church Trustees for our restoration and rehabilitation plans to save Brevard's Chapel in Denver, NC! We will need the community's support to make this happen, but we know it’s there! We have an incredible collaboration of organizations working together to turn this vision into reality. Thank you, Lincoln Landmarks, Lincoln County Historical Association, Preservation North Carolina, Preserve Mecklenburg, Inc., Lincoln County Historic Preservation Commission, and the UMC. Together with HEARTS we are preserving the past, connecting the history, and sharing it for the future.

This is a time-sensitive project! If we don't raise the necessary funds, this project may face demolition. We are confident that community support exists. Please donate or pledge your support today. Let's prevent another important community landmark from disappearing! Together, we can make this happen!

3% Cover the Fee

HEARTS Collaborative, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. All proceeds to the Brevard's Chapel Capital Campaign are restricted soley for this project.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Brevard's Chapel requires extensive work to restore the original craftsmanship of the historic details. Although structurally sound and in remarkably good condition considering it was constructed in the 1870’s, the dramatic vaulted ceilings, walls, and floors, all are the original heartpine woodwork and details need artisan restoration, and the later 20th century improvements need replacement.

Although structurally sound and in remarkably good condition considering its 1870s construction, the dramatic vaulted ceilings, walls, and floors, all of which are original heartpine woodwork and details; require artisan restoration, and all of the later 20th-century improvements need replacement. With the community’s support, this finished project will preserve and rehabilitate Brevard’s Chapel’s iconic presence, historical integrity, and modernize the facilities to better serve the community, and share Brevard’s Chapel’s important history for generations to come.

The restoration will focus on:

  • New Roof and Windows: Reproduction of the original wood shake roof and windows.

  • Architectural Preservation: Meticulous restoration of distinctive Carpenter Gothic details, including intricate woodwork, facade, and steeple.

  • Interior Rehabilitation: Restoration of original heartpine woodwork with sensitive electrical and HVAC updates. Essential interior repairs and replacements as needed.

  • Accessibility Improvements: Redesign of accessibility to ensure future structural sustainability, and ensure the facility is accessible to all community members.

  • System Upgrades: Modernization of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

  • Landscape: Improve landscaping, drainage, parking, and natural areas.