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First African Baptist Church

23 Montgomery St., Savannah, GA
912 233 6597
Ranked #9 of 109 attractions in Savannah
4.5 of 5 stars 71 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: No
Description: Built in 1861, this church was the first African-American Baptist Church in North America and served as part of the Underground Railroad.
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West Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Great tour & tour guide. Would recommend to others. More

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Hartsburg, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Our guide was entertaining and very informed as has been a member for many years. The church is beautiful and built lovingly with the original members (slaves) own hands. Very impressive. More

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Inverness, Florida, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

This tour was great. When I looked on their website, I wasn't sure what to expect... But the church was full of history, and the tour guide was very entertaining and interactive. He told us how the church was built and the history of the pastors and the items in the church. Plus, it was a stop on the underground... More

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Tampa, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

You can tour this church on Friday and Saturdays for $7, and it was more than worth it. The tour guide was amazing and very detailed in the giving the history of the church. I also went with my friends and family to their service on Sunday because the tour speaks of their current pastor (T.N.T) and I wanted to... More

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See 12 more reviews by Kellie D for Savannah
Byron Center, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

This might not be terribly organized and they may be late in getting started but do not miss this! This was our favorite tour and the young man who leads it is young, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and happy. We have been on tours where bitterness and anger have ruled the day. Not so here. You will learn much and there are... More

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NE Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

The beauty of this place is almost overwhelming. The tour guide was a very well-versed historian of the church, as well as a young man of powerful faith and love of God. After the tour, you come to appreciate this place as more than just a place of worship, or a historical site. This place was a ray of light... More

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Altlanta, GA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Great experience. The tour guide really knew his business to be such a young guy--age 23. He made the tour worth while. More

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Johns Creek, GA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Visit for a formal tour to learn the role of this church in the Underground Railroad. The church is in need of donors to help repair and restore it. If you aren't told, ask about the history of the pews upstairs and the side panels. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Went to Easter service here and enjoyed the tour the day before. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

My friends and I was looking for a parking space and we were directed to park in the back of the church. We also were invited to come to church services that Sunday morning by the parking lot attendant. I truly enjoyed the sermon (the blood) and the service. I also met an fellow alumunus of Albany State University More

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