Historic Pleasant Grove Church
Historic Site & Museum
Historic Pleasant Grove is a community landmark in McLean, Virginia, built by and for African and Native Americans in the late 19th century. No longer an active church, the simple-yet-striking Carpenter Gothic structure is an historic site managed by the Friends of Pleasant Grove, who foster diversity through free cultural events throughout the year, operate the on-site museum, and rent the space.
Our 10-minute guided video tour "Historic Pleasant Grove: Its Origins, Architecture and Legacy" connects Pleasant Grove and its present-day descendant families to the church founders.
The Friends of Pleasant Grove sponsor several free events for the public throughout the year, including:
- an inspiring Black History Celebration,
- the quaint Pleasant Grove Day Country Fair in the spring, and
- a spirited Christmas Musical Program in December.
The Frances K. Moore Memorial Museum, dedicated to the church founders, is housed on site. Tours are available upon request and during public events.
Learn more about renting our space.
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Land Acknowledgment: Historic Pleasant Grove stands on the traditional lands of the Tauxenent/Dogue[Doeg] people, who were part of the original Powhatan Paramountcy, and whose ancestors resided here and throughout Fairfax County since time immemorial. Many Indigenous peoples continue to thrive here today, including descendants of Pleasant Grove founders.
