The formation and enduring legacy of one of the oldest African American congregations in the nation is captured by Dr. Tommy L. Bogger, Director of Archives, Norfolk State University in the pages of

Since 1776: The History of First Baptist Church of Williamsburg Virginia

Learn how courageous slaves and free black worshippers left the sanctuary of their brush arbor to openly profess Baptist doctrine and established a church that has flourished for over 230 years.

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