Metropolitan AME Press Room

METROPOLITAN AME CHURCH
1518 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20005

WASHINGTON -- Metropolitan, built by free blacks and former slaves as a connectional church for the African Methodist Episcopal denomination, is an important landmark of American history. Frederick Douglass, whose funeral was held at Metropolitan, often worshiped at the church. The memorial service for Booker T. Washington and the Washington funeral services for Rosa Parks were also held there.

"Sundays at the Met" is designed to highlight and acknowledge the importance of family, culture, community and history in American heritage and the significant role of individuals whose achievements have made a notable contribution to the nation and the African American legacy. Dr. Roland Carter will direct the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Alumni Choir. Sherrod, Carter and Dr. Louis Sullivan, president emeritus of Morehouse School of Medicine, will each receive the “Metropolitan Legacy Award.”

The church is accessible by the McPherson Square and Farragut North metro stops and free parking is available for all attendees.

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