Visit the oldest piece of property continously owned by African Americans and founded by Richard Allen in 1792. Tour the museum in the basement which contains Allen's tomb and other 19th-century artifacts. The archives hold pre-civil war documents and magazines. The church is open from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and on Sunday following the services at 8:00 a.m. A donation is requested.
Address:
419 Richard Allen Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: 215-925-0616
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