Project Overview

Although structurally sound and in remarkably good condition for a building constructed in the 1870s, Brevard’s Chapel requires careful restoration to preserve its historic fabric and ensure its future use. The dramatic vaulted ceilings, walls, and floors—crafted from original heartpine woodwork—remain intact, but require artisan restoration. In addition, many late 20th-century improvements now need replacement.

With the community’s support, this project will preserve and rehabilitate Brevard’s Chapel’s iconic presence and historical integrity while modernizing the facility to better serve the community and share its important history for generations to come.

Restoration and Rehabilitation

The vision for Brevard’s Chapel includes comprehensive restoration and thoughtful upgrades to ensure long-term sustainability while honoring the building’s historic character.

Planned work includes:

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

  • Architectural Preservation
    Meticulous restoration of distinctive Carpenter Gothic features, including intricate woodwork, façade details, and the steeple.

  • Interior Rehabilitation
    Restoration of original heartpine woodwork, along with sensitive electrical and HVAC updates and essential interior repairs and replacements.

  • Accessibility Improvements
    Redesign of access to ensure long-term structural sustainability and make the facility accessible to all community members.

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

  • Landscape Improvements
    Enhancements to landscaping, drainage, parking, and surrounding natural areas.

Future Community Benefits:

Once restored, Brevard’s Chapel will be a protected architectural and cultural landmark that reopens as an active community space, offering:Sunday chapel services

  • Meeting space for Scouts, clubs, businesses, weddings, and events 

  • HEARTS’ free community programs featuring local history, nature, and the arts (check out past HEARTS Happenings here)

These uses ensure the chapel remains cared for, accessible, and meaningful to the community it has long served..