
Earthquake Restoration
The 2011 earthquake caused about $38 million in damage to the Cathedral. With your help, we can restore this national treasure to its original grandeur.
On Aug. 23, 2011, a rare 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the mid-Atlantic and caused significant damage to the Cathedral. In the years since, repair crews have been working their way around the building in phases to replace damaged stone, shore up wobbly pinnacles and reinforce the Cathedral to protect against future damage.
All repairs are funded by the generous donations of private individuals and foundations. To date, we have completed roughly $24 million in repairs, and the Cathedral for the Future campaign aims to raise the necessary funds to complete the work. Thank you for your support!
