Group Tours

Mother Emanuel AME Church boasts a profound history, expertly conveyed by our Church Historians. Founded in 1816, it stands as one of the oldest African Methodist Episcopal churches in the Southern United States and serves as a powerful emblem of Black resilience and faith. Throughout the centuries, it has withstood rampant racial injustice, including being reduced to ashes and subsequently reborn, symbolizing the unwavering struggle for freedom and civil rights.

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Mother Emanuel provides tours by appointment on

Tuesday - Saturday between 10 am - 3 pm.

The primary presenter is Mr. Lee Bennett, Jr.

He provides historical lectures to groups upon request.

**Group Tours are for 10 or more persons. No individual tours are permitted. 

**Group Tours are not available on the first Saturday of every month.

**All financial gifts and donations toward tours should be addressed and made payable to  Mother Emanuel AME Church or by clicking the giving link below.

As your group tour comes to a close, we invite you to explore our collection of commemorative merchandise and meaningful keepsakes, thoughtfully offered as lasting reminders of your visit to Mother Emanuel AME Church.

These special items provide an opportunity to honor our rich history, preserve cherished memories, and carry a piece of Mother Emanuel's enduring legacy with you.

Commemorative merchandise will be available for purchase immediately following your tour.

We thank you for visiting and invite you to take home a meaningful reminder of your experience!

*DISCLAIMER*
Submitting the online tour request form  does not secure your date and time slot.
A confirmation email or call from the Church Historian will solidify that the tour request is approved.

We would like to kindly inform you that the church sanctuary and its gated area will not be accessible to the public during any funeral or church event.

We understand this may cause inconvenience, but we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.