Out of 400 churches in Harlem, the Abyssinian Baptist church in one of the most famous. Founded in 1808 by African-American and Ethiopian merchants, it was moved uptown to Harlem back in the 1920s by Adam Clayton Powell, Sr. who built the largest non-racially segregated Protestant congregation in America. In 1935 he then handed the control of the church over to his son, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. who was the first African American to become a powerful figure in the United States Congress. Today, the church is under the direction of Calvin O. Butts, and is a vital political, social and religious organization in New York and each service offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the Harlem gospel tradition.
The following tours visit Abyssinian Baptist Church:
You'll learn all about Harlem on this 4 hour fascinating tour where you will view sights like The Cotton Club, Strivers Row, Sylvan Terrace, Sugar Hill, and more before joining a Harlem Gospel Service.
The following tours drive by Abyssinian Baptist Church:
During this great Harlem on Sunday tour you'll get to see the most famous of Harlem's attractions and landmarks such as Sugar Hill and Strivers Row, experience a true Harlem Gospel service as the guest of a local baptist congregation, followed by a Sunday Brunch consisting of authentic Harlem "soul food.
We also offer a detail of most tour stops, drive bys and visits with our Tour Connections page.
