HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – For more than 200 years, Saint Bartley Primitive Baptist Church has been part of a story bigger than itself. We’re taking you deeper into that history by stepping beyond the doors of Alabama’s oldest Black church to uncover the powerful stories, sacred moments and lasting legacy.
Saint Bartley Primitive Baptist Church may look like your typical church on the outside. However, inside the walls lies a history that’s standing strong through generations.
The church was founded in 1820 by William Harris, a former slave. Its first location traces back to a place of healing…