First African Baptist Church

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First African Baptist Church in historic downtown, Savannah, Georgia. Officially organized in 1788.

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Considered the oldest African American church in the country, this National Historic Landmark played a pivotal role on the Underground Railroad. Offers worship services and tours, where you can see the holes in the floorboards that enabled slaves to breathe.

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