Welcome to the Halltown Memorial Chapel Association

“Old places are where our lives, memories, and stories began. They connect us to the past, anchor us to the present, and lead us into the future. These places inspire us to create a stronger nation, because they belong to all of us.” -National Trust for Historic Preservation

Our Mission

The Mission of the Halltown Memorial Chapel Association is to contribute to the understanding and interpretation of African-American life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Jefferson County, West Virginia through the restoration and preservation of the Halltown Memorial Chapel (1901) and the Halltown African-American Free School (1870).