Fort Andrews Chapel

This 1-mile self-guided tour walks through the remaining structures of Fort Andrews on Peddocks Island. With military influence beginning in 1898, Peddocks Island has been forever shaped by the need to defend our coastline. Building 39 Of the numerous wooden buildings built at Fort Andrews over the years, the Chapel is the only to survive

The chapel is on the grounds of Fort Andrews, an abandoned military post first commissioned in 1901 and which served as part of the coastal defenses for Boston. During World War II hundreds of

Joint Base Andrews Chapel. Joint Base Andrews Chaplain 301-981-2111 After duty hours, call the Command Post at 301-981-5058 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Chaplain 202-767-5900 After duty hours, call the Navy's Regional Duty Officer at 202-439-4243 Pentagon Chaplain 703-695-3336 . Programs All events are held at Chapel One unless otherwise

Fort Belvoir Chapel. 5950 12th Street. Building 1018. Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. COMM phone number for Fort Belvoir Fort Belvoir Chapel. Joint Base Andrews Chaplain 301-981-2111 After duty hours, call the Command Post at 301-981-5058 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Chaplain 202-767-5900 After duty hours, call the Navy's Regional Duty Officer

On-Island Circulation A network of asphalt roads circulate through Fort Andrews on East Head including an 800-foot road from pier to Fort Andrews 4,150-foot loop road through Fort Andrews and a 2,000-foot road along Officer's Row. An 2650-foot asphalt road and unimproved path extends between the pier and Middle Head. A 2,600-foot path crosses Middle Head with two sections of paths extending

The ISUs were disbanded in September 1945, after which Italian prisoners of war were sent back to Italy. Peddocks Island has been much renovated, and the preservation of structures and land continues with the much-anticipated restoration of the Fort Andrews chapel.

Of the numerous wooden buildings built at Fort Andrews over the years, the Chapel is the only to survive. Built in 1941 this chapel is one of over 1,500 built nation-wide during the war. The chapel was restored in 2014 and is now available for weddings and other events.

The Chapel. The 1941 chapel, one of more than 1,500 exact duplicates nationwide, is the fort's sole surviving wooden WWII building. Image Grace Ng After exploring Fort Andrews, follow the trail to Middle and West Head to explore the natural resources of the island. Middle Head has a cottage colony and salt marshes, and West Head is a

Historic structures, such as Fort Andrews, built at the start of the 1900's, along with the restored WWII-era Chapel, reside at this location. Peddocks Island is also rich in biodiversity and is home to wildlife such as deer and turkeys, making it a fun location to explore. Come enjoy a day of hiking, bird watching, or simply settle into one

Fort Andrews Chapel on Peddocks Island, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. During World War II, the fort was used to house members of the Italian Service Unit ISU. These men were some of the 50,000 stateside Italian POWs who pledged an oath to the United States after Italy surrendered and declared war on Germany in October 1943