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Course Description

Join us as we learn about the beginning of St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church, the first African-American church established during the Antebellum Period. The original congregation of St. John’s was chartered in 1836 by a small group of ex-slaves. The group continued to grow, and service members moved the church to 2261 E. 40th St. in 1908. As racial tensions continued to increase after World War I, membership grew to over 3,000 after World War II. Previous speakers hosted at St. John AME include Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois. Marian Anderson also held her first concert in Cleveland at the church in 1919. St. John AME was recognized as a Cleveland historical landmark in 1974 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. 

Address: 2261 E. 40th St., Cleveland, 44103

Additional Information: 
You will receive a student welcome email up to three business days before the course start date. This email will include important course details such as the location, time, address logistics, and any additional information the coordinator may wish to share.

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Section Title
St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church Tour
Type
Discussion/Lecture
Days
W
Time
10:30AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Nov 05, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
1.5
Location
  • Offsite
Delivery Options
In Class/In Person  
Course Fee(s)
Encore Fee non-credit $20.00