Bethel A.M.E. Church
Perfect for
- Faith Travelers
- History Buffs
- Black Church History
The details
Why visit
A historic African Methodist Episcopal congregation with roots tied to Richard Allen's Baltimore preaching and the formation of free Black worship communities — a strong faith legacy stop that helps visitors understand Baltimore's role in early Black Methodist faith communities.
Don't miss
The congregation's long history and role in Baltimore's Black religious life.
Did you know?
Bethel's roots trace to free Black Methodists gathering in Baltimore in the 1780s.
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