Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church

Description

Founded by Richard Allen in 1792, this site is the oldest piece of property continuously owned by African Americans. A small museum is located on the lower level, where the tomb of Richard Allen and 19th-century artifacts also can be found. The archives contain original copies of The Christian Recorder, a newspaper that began publishing before the Civil War.

Distance from Independence Visitor Center: 0.53 miles
Distance from Sister Cities Visitor Center: 1.33 miles
Distance from Pennsylvania Convention Center: 0.83 miles