Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church — Attraction in Montgomery

The highlight of my visit was standing at the very pulpit where Dr. King once delivered his inspiring sermons. As I looked out into the pews, I couldn't help but imagine the powerful words that had once filled the sanctuary, igniting hope and change in the hearts of countless individuals. It was an emotional experience that deepened my appreciation for the sacrifices made by civil rights activists. The moment I walked through the doors of Dexter Avenue Church, I felt an overwhelming sense of reverence and respect. It was as though the echoes of Dr. King's powerful sermons still resonated within those walls. The church's serene interior, with its beautiful stained glass windows and well-preserved pews, offered a glimpse into the past and allowed me to connect with the struggles and triumphs of the civil rights movement.

As an African-American, my visit to the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, was an incredibly moving and deeply meaningful experience. Stepping into this historic church allowed me to connect with a pivotal part of our nation's civil rights history and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin...

If you go to Montgomery, Alabama and do not stop here you are denying yourself the chance to experience American History. The two ladies who help run the museum side of the Church, epitomize Southern Hospitality. I was greeted with a hug from each and their knowledge of Dr. King and the Church was deep. This Church is an absolute much visit, I found myself moved by the simplistic beauty of the Church and personally impacted by being able to touch the lectures Dr. King used and humbled to stand in his office. I recommend visiting the Church and the Civil Rights Memorial in an afternoon. You can see the Church thoroughly in 90 minutes or less but you better be sure to give those ladies a hug when you come in and before you leave they were a delight to converse with. Admission is free but they run on sales from their gift shop...

Perfect timing! We stopped by while we were downtown and were fortunate enough to run into Ms. Wanda who saw us outside and encouraged us to get a tour with Ms. Muhammed and a joint tour of the parsonage just down the street. Inside you can tour Dr. King's office, a pulpit used by Dr. King and the actor who played him in 'Selma' (for the movie buffs, you can see a special note left there by David Oyelowo), & a beautiful mural. When we went to the parsonage we were fortunate enough to run into Ms. Wanda again at a community picnic & Easter egg hunt and got to chat with her about connecting with the local community and trying to increase visitors at their church. If you get a chance, swing by and meet the loveliest people at the Dexter Ave King Memorial Baptist Church and get a tour of a unique piece of Civil...