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1653–Blisland Parish was established some time prior to 1653 and Hickory Neck was the 2nd church built in the parish.

1733–The vestry ordered a brick structure to be built on a site adjacent to Hickory Neck Plantation on Old Stage Road, west of the Capital in Williamsburg.

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Conjectural drawing of the original church
Conjectural rendering of the original church with the 1774 addition, by Sidney Eugene King. This painting was commissioned by Hickory Neck's vestry in the early 1970s. When producing the painting, King used an archaeological site plan that shows the oldest part of the church, built in 1734, and north transept that was attached to it in 1774. He also drew information from Blisland Parish's colonial vestry records, which describe the building's structural attributes and interior.
1774–The North Transept was added and remains the current church building.

1781–Because the church was close to the naval yards along the Chickahominy River during the American Revolution, troops opposing the British camped here. The church was also used as a hospital by the Continental Army.

1786–After the American Revolution and the disestablishment of the Church of England as the State church, Hickory Neck fell into disuse as a place of worship. Other uses, combined with natural deterioration and intentional removal resulted in only the North Transept remaining.

1800's–During this time the remaining north transept was enlarged and altered to be used as Hickory Neck Academy. Episcopal services were still held occasionally, as were ecumenical gatherings. Both Union and Confederate troops camped at Hickory Neck during the Civil War.

1917–Through the efforts of Bruton Parish Church, the Commonwealth of Virginia restored Hickory Neck to the Church and it was reconsecrated by Bishop Tucker.

1989–The mission was granted parish status at Annual Council.

1998–The Parish House was enlarged after a successful Capital Fund Drive.

1999–Construction of the expanded parish house was completed and blessed by the Bishop.

The church is registered as a state and national historical landmark.

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See the DAILY PRESS article "Hickory Neck - An intimate place of worship", by Mark St. John Erickson