Comments on: Strawberry Chapel

By: Leah

Leah — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:22:49 +0000

I think it’s horrible that people have to be so immature to go through and ruin everything for everyone. People that are truly interested and want to go to Strawberry Chapel to see what’s there, and can’t because stupid immature people want to destroy things that don’t belong to them, not to mention disrespecting the dead. So sad.

By: jinx

jinx — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:12:22 +0000

It is sad that people have vandalized the chapel and graves, this is a place I have visited on many nights. Josh is correct, it is for sure haunted. There is an open empty tomb in the cemetery in which myself and friends have heard voices.

By: josh

josh — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:11:25 +0000

That place is definitely haunted at night – did not believe it at first, but soon found out it was!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:16:46 +0000

Please note: St John’s at Berkeley (Strawberry Chapel) is private property and should be viewed only from afar unless permission has been granted to enter the grounds. Unfortunately, graves and chapel have been violated by destructive individuals.

By: Brandon Coffey

Brandon Coffey — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:32:24 +0000

Laura, you can definitely go see the chapel at any time during daylight hours. It is located on Strawberry Chapel Rd. in Cordesville. I have always just gone and parked and walked in the cemetery by the opening in the gate, definitely be careful at night if visiting – you used to be able to go and get spooked and be fine but now because of so many vandals it is pretty heavily guarded, with security cameras, flood lights and heavy.. HEAVY police presence.

By: SCIWAY

SCIWAY — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:55:58 +0000

Hi Laura! We can't say for sure about whether the actual chapel is open to the public or not. On it's nomination form in the National Historic Register website, it does list the owner, so you may be able to give them a call and ask permission. Another route would be to call the Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce (843-577-9549) and see if they have a direct contact for the chapel. Hope this helps and good luck!

By: Laura Ellis

Laura Ellis — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 05:36:54 +0000

Hi! Do you know if it is possible to see the chapel or is it off limits except for the services? And how can I get information about the services (times & dates, etc)?

By: SCIWAY

SCIWAY — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:01:29 +0000

Thank you for letting us know Beth! – SCIWAY

By: Beth Stoney

Beth Stoney — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:07:01 +0000

There are actually four services a year – one in October, one in November, one in March & one in April.
I attended a beautiful service there today. (My husband is the Junior Warden.)

By: SCIWAY

SCIWAY — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:04:32 +0000

Hi Esther! We checked this chapel's National Historic Register listing, and on the nomination form it says that this area was called "Strawberry" since the early 18th century. James Child started a ferry here, and then created a town called Childsbury. Strawberry Chapel was Child's place of worship. Hope this helps! - SCIWAY