dexter avenue king memorial baptist church

But I was able to view this great historical church where ML King preached from the outside. It is 125 years old and has great architecture

We followed the Selma to Mongomery trail and unfortunately the Dexter Avenue church and the Capitol building were not open when we got to Montgomery. While I would have loved to go through the church, I'm thrilled that I was able to see it. It is a beautiful church within steps of the Alabama state capitol building - just the symbolism in that gives cause for reflection. It was in this church that King served as pastor in the early days of the movement and it is here that the Montgomery bus boycot was organized. Such history! It's an important American site and a must stop even if you can't go inside.

Wanda, was our tour guide for the church and gave us a great educational experience. She makes everyone who visits the church feel so welcome and happy to be there. Great time :)

I wanted to take my family to see Martin Luther King's church and Rosa Park's bus stop. We were on our way to a vacation from our home in Chardon, OH to Rosemary Beach, FL. On a hot mid-August 2014 day we stopped at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Church and I went up to the front doors to peak in. When I opened the doors (They were a bit ajar - I believe on purpose so I would walk in), I walked in an was immediately welcomed by Wanda Battle with a "Welome and thank you for stopping in!" Wanda asked me to bring my family up to see the church and to meet them. I did and Wanda instantly connected with all six of my kids by asking them to share their favorite things to do. She told us wonderful stories of Dr. King and her childhood and she was able to relate my kids' statements to key messages of Dr. Martin Luther King. This was a very touching, spiritual, and memorable time for my kids, my wife, and me. I felt Dr. Martin Luther King in the room with us and speaking to us through Wanda Battle. We will remember it for the rest of our lives and I bet my kids will one day take their kids to this same beautiful place.

A small unassuming red brick church that was once where Dr Martin Luther King Jr served as a pastor. Located nearby to the Civil Rights Memorial Centre. I didn't go on a guided tour, I visited on my own and had a walk around the outside of the building, I didn't go inside.The church has so much history and holds a great significance to the way we all live now, that I felt it was a must see whilst I was in Montgomery.I am very pleased to have had the chance to have visited.

Our guide Wanda was AMAZING. She put some kind of spirit into you. She has one of the most upbeat personalities and the brightest smile. It was an honor to be in the church that Dr. King worshiped in. To know that such a man preached in this very church was just touching.

I was overcome with joy to be on the church MLK Jr. preached in and started the Monthomery bus boycott! Wanda out tiur guide was caring, kind, and provided a wealth of information and history! She walked us through a timeline of civil rights events that was drawn on the wall! Well worth it! My moment was holding hands with the other visitors and singing We shall overcome I as others was simply moved! Must see if u r in the area! Thanks Wanda!

We arrived at 1:30 and were disappointed to see that tours were on the hour. But, no problem! Wanda Battle greeted us and welcomed us immediately into the church Dr. King served as pastor. The tour of his office began immediately and was personalized by Wanda with stories told with warmth and heart. When we went into the church itself she encouraged us to take as many pictures as we wanted and offered to take one of us in front of Dr. King's pulpit. We left feeling special and informed beyond a "canned" presentation...the best of a wonderful day!!

Visiting from Ga. This is a must see. I was fortunate enough to have a one on one tour with this special lady. She was so knowledgeable about everything.I must say looking at where Rev. King office was located I felt a peace come over me..Beautiful church and the pews were the original ones from when the church opened its doors... So much history.. I will definitely go back to visit .

I intended to enter the church for a few minutes to capture a few photographs of the interior of this historic structure. The front door was locked, but a sign indicated that the next tour would begin at 1 pm (in ten minutes). Tours were available that day for at least five different time slots. I came back at 1 pm and rang the doorbell. My tour guide welcomed me. It was a 45 minute one-on-one tour of the church.The tour began in the basement level. We viewed Dr. Martin Luther King's desk--from which he coordinated the Montgomery Bus Boycott. We also viewed the area in the basement where the congregation first met. And, my tour guide discussed several milestones in the Civil Rights Movement as we walked along a long, colorful mural.At the end of the tour, we went upstairs to view the church where MLK preached for several years. My tour guide allowed me to take photographs (with my tripod). She also turned on all of the lights for me.The tour was very informative and interactive. It was a highlight of my three week trip through the Southeast. The fee is $5.50 (donation to the church). Meter parking ($1 per hour) is available directly in front of the church on Dexter Avenue. Highly recommended!

I'm very glad we did this tour. Not only did we see the sanctuary, but also Martin Luther King's office and a beautiful mural depicting important steps toward equality. Our tour guide, Wanda, is a lovely person and so friendly. She presented the information in such an interesting way and I learned so much.

You can feel the history that was made and started by just sitting quietly. Another must stop on the Civil Rights tour.

Dexter Avenue Church is literally in the capital of the Alabama capital as it is one block away, but it is an amazing historic site. Within this small, brick church, the Civil Rights Era activities in Montgomery were organized. If walls could talk!

I was here for the Morris Dees Legacy Fund dedication and the church was overflowing. Just being in the building where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. preached was an honor. I was surprised that his church was literally only one block from the Alabama State Capitol.

Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church is another important building during the Civil Rights Movement. I never thought I would get a chance to see it, but I did and it was great