Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Richard Allen's congregation)

Mother Bethel AME Church is the founding church of the African Methodist Episcopal denomination; Richard Allen and other African-American worshippers established the congregation in the late 18th century. The congregation has continuously owned and worshiped on its site since its founding and the church is widely recognized for its central role in African-American religious and social history. The church building and site are interpreted for their historic and cultural significance.