‘God has always protected Tangier’: Religion on a disappearing Chesapeake Island

Religion is key to the culture of Tangier Island. The church provides reassurance that a higher power is watching over the island, protecting it from storms and erosion. NOTE: This is a companion to a larger piece on Tangier. TANGIER ISLAND — There are two churches here: Swain Memorial, … Continue reading‘God has always protected Tangier’: Religion on a disappearing Chesapeake Island