Of all the remains of the colonial era in America, no sector is better represented or maintained than those religious edifices — the houses of worship — that dot the Eastern seaboard of our nation. These amazing structures testify to a nation founded "under God," to a people committed to worship. The program examines the history and architecture of these colonial churches, meeting houses and synagogues.
Of all the remains of the colonial era in America, no sector is better represented or maintained than those religious edifices — the houses of worship — that dot the Eastern seaboard of our nation. These amazing structures testify to a nation founded "under God," to a people committed to worship. The program examines the history and architecture of these colonial churches, meeting houses and synagogues.
Sacred Space takes you inside and up-close with brilliant, faith-driven craftsmanship that has held up to the test of time. Interviews with knowledgeable experts help to trace the unique histories of some of the most monumental religious structures — and how each played a role in the stories of our American forefathers. Fullscreen.
Structures include:
• Old North Church in Boston, MA
• Christ Church in Philadelphia, PA
• Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg, VA
• Historic Christ Church in Irvington, VA
• Holy Trinity Church in Wilmington, DE
• First Baptist Church in Providence, RI
• St. Francis Xavier's Church in Leonardtown, MD
• St. Ignatius Church in Port Tobacco, MD
• Congregation Shearith Israel in New York City, NY
• Touro Synagogue in Newport, RI
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As someone who loves History and Architecture, especially American Colonial, "Sacred Space" is one of my favorite DVDs. This documentary does a wonderful job taking you to Colonial American churches and explaining the role of the church to the Colonial community. I hope to someday visit all the churches featured in the documentary!