Where: 57 Orange St.
Brooklyn, NY
Who: All ages
Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, New York is more than just a House of Worship. It is a fascinating location with quite a storied history. For one thing, renowned clergyman, social reformer, and preacher, Henry Ward Beecher preached here. Among Ward Beecher's accomplishments was holding a reverse slave auction to buy back the freedom of a young girl. The church played another important role in the fight against slavery as well. It was a stop on the underground railroad.
At one time or another, many famous figures have visited the church and/or attended a service here. Baseball executive, Branch Rickey, came here to meditate on whether or not to integrate baseball by offering a contract to Jackie Robinson. Martin Luther King Jr. made his "American Dream" speech here prior to his more famous "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington. Even President Abraham Lincoln visited Plymouth Church, and when you attend a tour here you can sit in the very same pew he sat in.
This is all just a small sampling of the significance of this historic venue. There is so much more to learn by making a visit of your own. You don't even have to be of the same religion as the members of the church or religious at all to attend a tour. Tours focus mostly on the history of the location, and therefore anyone can enjoy them.
For more information about Plymouth Church or to request a tour, visit
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