Even for those who aren’t religious, a visit to the First African Baptist Church in Savannah offers architectural and historical viewpoints on history. Stained glass windows are found inside and outside the church, the balcony pews are the original pews made by slaves, and the lighting fixtures, 1832 Pipe Organ, and the baptismal pool are original, as well.
Find remnants of its slave history via African dialect markings on the pews and a ceiling design representing the church as a safe house. The church has an underground railroad below the auditorium floor. The entrance is unknown, and there is no record of who passed through this 4-foot (1.2-meter) tall tunnel. The church offers paid tours. Some self-guided audio tours or scavenger hunts in Savannah bring you to the church.