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On Friday, the First Baptist Church of Williamsburg, one of the oldest Black churches in the U.S., celebrated the re-dedication of its original meeting house.
Established in 1776, the Virginia congregation began as secret gatherings of enslaved and free African Americans defying laws that restricted their assembly and worship.
Archaeologists uncovered the original African Baptist Meeting House foundation in 2021, along with 62 graves linked to the congregation, decades after an 1834 tornado destroyed the structure.
Rebuilding the historic structure, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ensured historical accuracy in reconstruction, honoring the congregation's enduring legacy as a vital part of American history.
Preserving Black history as integral to American history, the re-dedication ensures the site remains accessible to future generations after decades as a parking lot.