Today in Black History: 1972 Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was designated a National Historic Landmark. Mother Bethel was founded in 1794 by Richard Allen. It was organized by Black members of St. George’s Methodist Church who walked out due to racial segregation in their worship services. The church was dedicated July 29, 1794. The current structure was built in 1890 and is the oldest church property in the United States continuously owned by Blacks. Bishop Allen, his wife Sarah, and Bishop Morris Brown are entombed in the current structure.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 12:07:52 +0000