Blessing of the Hounds marks nearly a century of Thanksgiving tradition in Keswick

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Thanksgiving morning in Keswick began the same way it has for generations — with riders forming a line on the lawn at Grace Episcopal Church and a pack of hounds gathering at their feet.

The church hosted its annual Blessing of the Hounds, a tradition rooted in community, history, and the longstanding connection between the Keswick Hunt Club and the surrounding countryside.

Rector Miles Smith opened the gathering with a message he offers each year…

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