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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.
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.
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Laurence L | Apr 6, 2026Make sure you arrive on time!
Unfortunately, we weren't able to visit because we arrived late (we miscalculated the time it would take to go to the church as this was our first day in the city). We rang the doorbell since we ...
Camper23745820761 | Apr 3, 2026Inspiring and educational!
Inspiring and informational tour of a place that has been a civil rights beacon for the entire history of the United States. Minister Derrick was engaging as he related the leadership history of the ...
KVermont123 | Nov 29, 2025A "Must Do" Experience while in Savannah
Everyone should take this tour and learn more about the history of this church and how enslaved people built this church (after working all day) and how long it took for them to have a place to ...
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