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Mother Bethel AME Church In Philadelphia Receives Grant To Preserve Historic Building
Underneath the church is a museum documenting its history dating back to 1794, when it was founded by Richard Allen, a former slave.
February 14, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Mother Bethel AME Church in Philadelphia is a historically African American church that traces its origins to the 18th century. Now, a grant will help to preserve the national historic structure so future generations can celebrate its rich history.
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Every Sunday, parishioners from all over pack the historic Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Society Hill to worship.
Underneath the church is a museum documenting its history dating back to 1794, when it was founded by Richard Allen, a former slave.
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