First African Baptist Church
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Info & Amenities
First African Baptist Church is a registered historic landmark in the National Registry of Historic Landmarks and Places. It is thought to be the oldest continuous African-American congregation in America.
Downstairs, outside of the church offices, pictograms can be found in the floor which resemble a diamond with a cross; this shape is an African prayer symbol known as a BaKongo Cosmogram, which represents birth, life, death and rebirth. And at the front of the church and on either side of the altar are beautiful stained glass impressions of the ministers who guided the church’s inception, including George Liele and Andrew Bryan.
This church is an important part of not just Savannah's history but our United States history.
This was my third time touring this because the history is so amazing that I like to bring my friends when we go to Savannah. My previous time was April, 2023 and now I just went March, 2024 ...
Great tour, worth doing
We booked our tour online not sure if we could buy tickets at the church, and chose the Tuesday 1pm slot. Make sure you do your research as tours are not available every day. Minister Derrick was our ...
Should be the #1 to do in Savannah!!
You must go!! Amazing tour and history, Our guide, Pastor Derrick was entertaining and informative. PLEASE park in their lot anytime in the area, they do so much with the funds from parking and tour ...