Fourth of July Service at Mekeel's Corner Chapel

The Mekeel's Corners Chapel Association is pleased to announce its annual Independence Day service at 10am on Saturday July 4th, 2009, at the chapel. What better way to celebrate the birthday of our nation? The service is held each year in thanksgiving for this great country. Various organizations and local community members will be taking part in the readings and songs. Members of the Sons of the Union Veteran of the Civil War under the direction of Mr. Matthew Hereford will also be taking part.

The chapel was built in 1867. Thomas and Susan Mekeel and James Smith donated the land. It was operated as a Methodist chapel until 1949 when the congregation disbanded. In 1961, a group organized to repair and preserve the chapel was formed and to this day continue to maintain the chapel. Anyone wishing to donate to the upkeep of this beautiful chapel may do so by sending a tax-exempt donation to the Mekeel's Corners Chapel Association Inc., 321 Rt. 301, Cold Spring, NY. 10516. For other information call Ed. Cleary, president of the board, at 265-3902, or e-mail ecleary@verizon.net. Remember Saturday July 4 at 10am.