Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Charleston SC

 
Located in Charleston’s Old and Historic District, Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church is the oldest A.M.E. Church in the South and the second oldest A.M.E. Church in the world.  In 1822 the church was investigated for its involvement with a planned slave revolt by,one of the church’s founders, Denmark Vesey. During the Vesey controversy, the AME church was burned. Worship services continued after the church was rebuilt until 1834 when all-black churches were outlawed. The congregation subsequently met in secret until 1865 when it was formally reorganized, and the name Emanuel was adopted.

Address: 110 Calhoun Street, Charleston, NC 29401 USA
Phone: 843/722-2561
Map & Driving Directions