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Replica of First Black Church in Colonial Williamsburg Nears Completion

A replica of the First Baptist Church, believed to be one of the oldest Black churches in the United States, is nearing completion in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. The original congregation formed in the 18th century, founded by free and enslaved Black Americans. Archaeologists have been excavating the original site, and the reconstruction is being watched as a significant milestone in honoring early Black religious history in America.

Why now: The reconstruction is a major step in preserving and recognizing early Black American religious heritage, drawing renewed public attention.

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