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First African Baptist Church history visit
The church was the setting for the speech Martin Luther King Jr. gave as a 15-year-old in 1944. An arranged visit explores this early chapter of his public life and a congregation whose history stretches back to 1867.
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What to expect
The church was the setting for the speech Martin Luther King Jr. gave as a 15-year-old in 1944. An arranged visit explores this early chapter of his public life and a congregation whose history stretches back to 1867.
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First African Baptist Church · 405 Telfair Street, Dublin, GA 31021
Tours by appointment
Interior history tours are by appointment through Visit Dublin. The commemorative exterior plaque can be viewed without assuming the church is open; worship is separate from sightseeing.
- Site of King's 1944 oratory-contest speech
- Historic church and exterior plaque
- Nearby Martin Luther King Jr. Monument Park
Before you go
- Call Visit Dublin at 478-272-4002 to arrange an interior visit and confirm any charge.
- This is an active church. Respect services and private events, and do not treat worship times as museum hours.
- Ask specifically about accessibility, tour length and availability of the separate Civil Rights group experience.
Sources & visitor information
Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.
- Visit Dublin — First African Baptist Church ↗
History, address and appointment-based visitor access.
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Visitor information phone: 478-272-4002
Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.
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