Alfred Street Baptist Church, Baptist church in Old Town Alexandria, United States.
Alfred Street Baptist Church is a brick structure located at 313 South Alfred Street in historic Old Town Alexandria. The building features tall windows along its walls, a welcoming entrance at street level, and a simple interior with wooden pews and traditional church furnishings.
This congregation was founded in 1803 when members separated from another Baptist church to establish their own place of worship. The split made it the first Black Baptist church north of Richmond and shaped religious life for African Americans in the broader region.
Members gather here each week to worship and participate in community service activities that connect to their faith. The building remains a center where African American residents and visitors from the broader area come together for spiritual life.
The location is easy to reach on foot and sits along a street with nearby shops and offices that help with orientation. Street parking and nearby garage options are available, though spots may be limited during peak visiting times.
The congregation engaged in early discussions about slavery and freedom, with members using the space to think through difficult social questions. This role as a place where important conversations happened shaped its meaning beyond just weekly worship.
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