First African Baptist Church
Information about the First African Baptist Church in Richmond, VA, during the Civil War. 

The First African Baptist Church was located at the northeast corner of Broad and College Streets.

Written Accounts

1855-03-27, Richmond Dispatch; Senator Stephen A. Douglas will speak at the First African Church tonight.
1855-03-28, Richmond Dispatch; description of the speech of Senator Stephen Douglas a the African Church last night. Addresses fractures in the Democratic party.
1855-03-29, Richmond Dispatch; typographical clarification of Douglas’ speech at the African Church – Know Nothings had been omitted
1860-10-30, Richmond Dispatch; Political parties are meeting at various places, including Metropolitan Hall, First African Church, and Springfield Hall
1860-10-30, Richmond Dispatch; Political parties are meeting at various places, including Metropolitan Hall, First African Church, and Springfield Hall
1860-11-07, Richmond Dispatch; Smith’s Armory Band plays at all the different political parties’ headquarters, including the African Church
1862-04-14, Richmond Dispatch; Shakespearian reading at African Church
1862-06-10, Richmond Dispatch; temporary tracks on Broad street, connecting the RF&P and VA Central RRs are doing good work
1862-06-27, Richmond Dispatch; fair for benefit of wounded soldiers to be held at Pratt’s Castle tonight – Armory Band to play, and ice cream to be served
1862-12-20, Richmond Dispatch; L. L. Lee “uneducated orator” to speak at African Church

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