Walking TourWalking TourSmith Metropolitan AME Zion Church
Poughkeepsie
Founded in 1836, this historic church earned the nickname "The Church" in Poughkeepsie's Black community. Come for guided tours that reveal stories of prominent parishioners, including the first woman ever ordained a Methodist deacon.
Historic Black church
Guided heritage tours
First woman deacon ordained
1836 founding
Tips
⛪still holds regular worship services
📜tours highlight 1900s Black professional community
👩⚖️first woman Methodist deacon ordained here
Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church
Poughkeepsie
Walking TourWalking TourFounded in 1836, this historic church earned the nickname "The Church" in Poughkeepsie's Black community. Come for guided tours that reveal stories of prominent parishioners, including the first woman ever ordained a Methodist deacon.
Historic Black church
Guided heritage tours
First woman deacon ordained
1836 founding
Tips
⛪still holds regular worship services
📜tours highlight 1900s Black professional community
👩⚖️first woman Methodist deacon ordained here