Trinity Church fresco

In a corner of northwest North Carolina close to the Tennessee border, you may find a unique set of frescoes. Ben Long created these frescoes in two Episcopalian churches. You can see three in St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in West Jefferson and a large one in Trinity Episcopal Church in Glendale Springs. The churches are only a few miles apart so they can be viewed on one visit. These are maintained by a non-profit foundation and are available to view only by appointment. To arrange, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 336-982-3076. Web site: www.ashefrescoes.org.

St. Mary's Church fresco detail St. Mary's Church fresco

For more information about the installation of the frescoes, the history of the churches, and the artist read: The Ashe County Frescoes of Benjamin F. Long IV by Janet C. Pittard and David B. Chiswell 2021. It is available in Kindle and paperback formats from Amazon and the publisher McFarland & Co. www.mcfarlandpub.com. Long created several other frescoes, including five in Charlotte.

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