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October 5, 2009

HANOVER, VA - On each Sunday in October, President and Founder of the Historic Polegreen Church Foundation, Dr. Bob Bluford, will offer personal tours of the property from 2 – 3 p.m. In 1990 the Historic Polegreen Church Foundation, under the leadership of Dr. Bob Bluford, began its work to preserve the site now marked by the well-known steel skeleton outlining the original dimensions of the meetinghouse. Due to the enthusiasm of the local residents as well as the state historical community, the mission of this non-profit has grown to interpret Davies and the dissenter's role in the evolution of our 1st amendment religious and civil freedoms. This site figured prominently in the Civil War story of Rural Plains and offers interpretation about these events. Guests to Polegreen may also use the cell phone tour available at the welcome kiosk.

"Polegreen continues to shine the beacon of religious freedom and toleration. It is more than just a historic site or an exit off of 295 in Hanover County. Everyone should come, learn and see where the struggle for religious freedom and liberty began," said Christopher Peace. Peace serves as the Foundation's Executive Director.

The historic Polegreen Church site is located at 6411 Heatherwood Drive off Rural Point Road in Mechanicsville. For more information visit: www.historicpolegreen.org.