1820

Estimated date the church was first built making Union Grove one of the oldest churches in Alabama.

1848

First written record of the church in which Willie Thompson and his wife Elizabeth gave the land to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

1961

Construction on Morton Hall is completed, followed by the library and the University Center in 1969.

1962

The last year in use as a chapel until 1962 when it was temporarily used as hay barn.

1972

Harvie Jones proposes to relocate church to the UAH president, Benjamin Graves.

1973

In September of 1973, Mrs. Frank Bendall agrees to move the church.

1973

1973

In December of 1973, the church's move to the UAH begins.

1973

Moving the church proved to be more difficult because of its height which exceeded the height limit law.

1974

In January of 1974, the church finally makes it to UAH's campus.

1974

Restoration efforts begin with the leadership of Jeff Bayer and help of student volunteers.

Present Day

New additions were added to modernize the church.

Present Day

The church, now known as Union Grove, is first used as an art gallery.

Present Day

Union Grove is no longer just an art gallery. Now, it is used as an event space.