The Dahlgren Chapel

CMHL acquired the Dahlgren Chapel in 1996 to preserve its special significance as an historic site.

Today, private services and weddings, recognized by the State of Maryland and approved by the CMHL Board of Directors, are held on the grounds or in the Dahlgren Chapel. For more information or to inquire about these services please call (301) 371-7090. Funds are also needed to help maintain the Chapel.

There are four projects in the works at present for which the Central Maryland Heritage League is urgently seeking financial support. The Dahlgren Chapel is in desperate need of a new roof. Conditions have deteriorated to the point where the interior of the chapel is in danger of permanent water damage if the roof is not replaced soon.

Funds are needed for the demolition of the brick house at Turner's Gap and for the reclamation of the land once the house has been demolished. Moneys are still needed to meet the matching grant for the Lamar Center in Middletown. The State of Maryland has pledged $100,000 for the purchase of the Lamar Center if the Central Maryland Heritage League can raise the same amount in private funds.

There is always South Mountain Battlefield to protect. There currently exist the opportunity to purchase and reclaim 9 acres of prime "Iron Brigade" battlefield. But because there is a house on the site that would need to be removed the land is too expensive for the regular battlefield protection programs that currently exist.

All funds contributed to the Central Maryland Heritage League are tax deductible. If you are an individual or part of a corporation that seeks the benefits of a large charitable donation then we hope that you would consider donating funds for one of the above mentioned projects.