The Virts Miller Foundation awarded a grant in the 2022 grant cycle to Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Middleburg, a cherished community landmark since 1842,. The grant was used to restore the church’s 19th century windows. Remarkably, the Church found a restoration company that restores antique windows and used glass that had been salvaged from old homes for this project.

“During the pandemic, we recognized the urgent need to restore our distinctive 19th-century Gothic windows. The Virts Miller Foundation stepped in to fund the meticulous restoration by Epiphany Studios, known for their expert restoration of historic windows, including those at the National Cathedral. Each restored window, especially a key window on the east side, will soon display a plaque honoring the foundation’s generosity, ensuring that this act of preservation is remembered for future generations.”

– Rev. Gene LeCouteur