Title
Bailey Tabernacle Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church, 117 23rd Ave.
Subject
Churches
African-American-- History--Tuscaloosa
Description
The Bailey Tabernacle CME Church was founded in 1870 when the last 45 Black members of the Tuscaloosa First Methodist Church formed their own church. The original building was designed by Wallace A. Rayfield, a black architect. It was named for one of the first pastors, Rev. Virgil L. Bailey. The church was rebuilt in 1998
After the First African Baptist Church was damaged during "Bloody Tuesday" on June 9, 1964 when marchers gathered to walk to the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse to protest segregated facilities, Bailey Tabernacle became the new center of the local civil rights movement. The next steps in this struggle were discussed and planned in the church.
After the First African Baptist Church was damaged during "Bloody Tuesday" on June 9, 1964 when marchers gathered to walk to the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse to protest segregated facilities, Bailey Tabernacle became the new center of the local civil rights movement. The next steps in this struggle were discussed and planned in the church.
Creator
Elizabeth Bradt
Source
Elizabeth Bradt
Date
2021
Contributor
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Type
Photograph
Identifier
2567
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Original Format
Photograph