Union Church of Pocantico Hills - Pocantico Hills, New York
There’s some world-class artistry housed within this humble 1921 stone church nestled into New York’s northern suburbs. Historic Hudson Valley, a nonprofit education and historic preservation organization, operates the Union Church as one of its regional sites, this one boasting stained-glass windows commissioned by the Rockefeller family and executed by European masters.
St. Mary Catholic Church - High Hill/Schulenberg, Texas
St. Mary has been called the “Queen of the Painted Churches,” a collection of vibrantly decorated churches built in the 19th century by the area’s Austrian and German immigrants. Don’t be fooled by the straightforward exterior of the building, though. Inside, there is elaborate stenciling, more than a dozen stained-glass windows and vivid statuary that combine to create a memorable visit.
