We came at night but it was still very meaningful to see the church and to see the town. I would love to come again with my family !

Absolutely awesome worship experience! The parishioners are very welcoming and friendly and Rev Handy goes out of his way to welcome each and everyone that visits. People from all over the world, and all walks of life visit there and enjoy the experience.

Miss Wanda was an absolute delight!!! We hadnt planned on a tour but she met outside the church. I, for one, never knew that Martin Luther wasnt allowed on the steps of the capital and gave his speech on the back of a trailer. So much history. So much love. Thank you Miss Wanda!!! (2017)

I arrived late in the evening and was only there for one day. I was able to walk around the area and take some photos. It was right down the street from the state capitol and the other government buildings.It is a beautiful church!

Martin Luther King inspired me at a young age to treat my fellow man equally. People are people. That is why we stop making distinctions and go color blind. To actually visit the beloved church he once preached from was a dream come true. May we all go back to that love of God that reaches out to all, especially the downtrodden.

Saw it from outside. Currently closed due to covid.

Stopping here as a part of our 14 state roadtrip afforded my family such a wonderful opportunity to learn about history in a more hands on and engaged manner. Theres something about physically being in a place that makes lessons stick!

At this time, closed due Covid-19. Try again another month.

Beautiful in its simplicity. History

So informative and surreal!!! Tour guide was awesome.

I did not go in, as it was early in the morning. Beautiful historical place. The location is just one block from the capitol steps. Just stood there for a few moments reflecting on the changes and momentum started by Dr. King.

If you go to Montgomery, Alabama and do not stop here you are denying yourself the chance to experience American History. The two ladies who help run the museum side of the Church, epitomize Southern Hospitality. I was greeted with a hug from each and their knowledge of Dr. King and the Church was deep. This Church is an absolute much visit, I found myself moved by the simplistic beauty of the Church and personally impacted by being able to touch the lectures Dr. King used and humbled to stand in his office. I recommend visiting the Church and the Civil Rights Memorial in an afternoon. You can see the Church thoroughly in 90 minutes or less but you better be sure to give those ladies a hug when you come in and before you leave they were a delight to converse with.Admission is free but they run on sales from their gift shop and donations.

What an incredible experience I had at the church, due to a wonderful tour guide named Wanda. She was closely connected to Dr. King and other great leaders from this community, and she channeled their love and open heartedness in a beautiful way. I have a deep connection to Dr. King, so for me, being there was a kind of holy pilgrimage. I feel uplifted and inspired to do more to make the world a kinder place.

A piece of important history!!

2 words -- Hallowed Ground

This was an AWESOME experience! The tour guide was AMAZING! The ladies know how to greet and welcome each person with love. They know and understand how to share the history! This a must go see!

An absolute-must-do for visitors to Montgomery. The guides provide an educational and inspirational experience.

An uplifting experience. The church looks much like it did when Martin Luther King Jr was pastor. The tour by Wanda was moving and it’s great to see the preserving and continuing of such an important mission

Being able to follow the footsteps of a civil rights pioneer.

Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church is the iconic church where the Rev., Dr. Martin Luther King once preached. The history of this church will be forever ingrained in Alabama, American and World History! In planning your trip to Montgomery, be sure to see this historical site...along with many others.#BirthPlaceOfTheCivilRightsMovement

Mrs. Wanda represent Dr. King very well. She was a joy to watch. The tour was perfect. I had a great time.

Our tour guide, was wonderful. She had alot of knowledge about the church history and its purpose.

A very touching experience. Very informative! A blessing to me.

We were not able to go inside but the outside was very nice

This place was incredibly moving. We went here with a group just to take pictures outside and a lady let us in and gave each person a hug as we came in and left.

A pleasant way to start our anniversary trip. The mural in the basement with anticipation of the history to be presented brought us here. We were not disappointed in the least. Wanda was extremely courteous and did a fabulous job of keeping everyone engaged. Her knowledge and passion for the full history were very evident in her delivery.

Very much enjoyed my visit here. Enjoyed interacting with the tour guide. Went with large group and enjoyed singing in the church.

Wonderful tour guide. We were pretty late but she let us in free of charge. How wonderful that the organist and 20 other members were alive when MLK Jr was pastor.

It is an amazing piece of history, but in need of funding and renovation. The staff there were amazing and believed in the message of MLK. Our guide made people standing up and sign hymnals.

So much history and such an important building in the Civil Rights movement. Dont miss this when in Montgomery. Easily accessible and free.

Tour guide, Wanda was very nice and knowledgeable about the church and its history.She made the tour enjoyable & informative

A place to remember. Following the steps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And the civil rights movement.You can not missed on your visit to Montgomery, AL.

Awesome to see this piece of history!

Its the best place (Dexter Baptist Church) on earth!

Highly recommend this tour. Wanda is amazing...the tour was engaging and very informative. My 9 year old said she was great, I dont know why more tour guides dont try to keep kids interest. A must see for everyone in the family!

Arrived after hours. Inspired by humanitys honor.

Miss the tour but still beautiful

I am happy that I had this moment in my life

A beautiful building and a great walking tour

Great place, History, very moving to be in a place where Dr. M. L. Ki ng started history.

Amazing church service with members who warmly welcomed me as a guest. The building and grounds are maintained to preserve the history and heritage of the era. I highly recommend people visit the church service experience the living history through the love offered by the Pastor and congregation.

The tour guide was very sweet. Great tour

The church is a beautiful site to see. Now, If you want to attend the church services it go on for a while. The church start time is 10am and ends at 12:30pm. The word was about 30ins long. They made my family and I associated memeber as we with was pretty cool. Oh yea, Let me not forget that they dont allow people take photos with their professional camera in the area. I really dont have enough time to as why. However, it did seem a little werid.

Only Church that Dr. King was the pastor; American civil rights movement has its origins here.

Cool historic place. So much history here!

History lives here. You can meet church members that knew Dr King as a friend and Pastor. Just steps from the State Capital and the Confederate White House. Civil War and Civil Rights perspectives. Other Montgomery facts: early air conditioning and refrigeration invented here--it can get hot here!!

Great guided tour by knowledgeable docent. Beautiful maintained.Dont miss this!

Small but very significant church building in Montgomery, AL Anybody interested in Civil rights should visit this site.

This is a piece of history. Its been well preserved.

Very cool place to visit.

Did the Tour change the File/system ?? (About my living Situation and Support Living Offshore Modular Floating for this Case File..or something else that I need to give You can check out my Website for this Education on Support Living.

I took my mom and aunt, that day the church was closed and it begins to rain. This still didnt put a damper on things they love it, just knowing they had stood where Dr. king had once been and that was enough.

Must visit. Great tour

The staff at Dexter Ave church are so warm and welcoming and really bring to life the legacy that Dr King created in Montgomery.

This was an awesome experience my family and I had an wonderful experience with the entire staff. They were extremely professional, and made this experience so personal. I enjoyed the history and passion displayed during the entire presentation.

My wife and my kids visited Dr. Kings church during our annual road trip which included many civil rights stops. Wanda was our guide. It was wonderful to walk in a place where so much history was made that still matters today. The basement where local residents met back in the day to organize the bus boycotts after Rosa Parks made her stand to Dr. Kings office to the church itself. All that being said, Wanda is the best part of the visit. Her spirit her good energy just uplifts you. She had our family and another family from Texas join her in a prayer of thanks before we left that hallowed place where every day peoples courageous deeds still resonate and matter today.

Wonderful piece of American history.

Didnt manage to go in but the recent history of this place is so rich and important..

Was one of the most memorable things during my trip! What a blessing

Brenda was an amazing docent and spoke from the heart. This was a very moving experience. Thank you and God Bless!

Worth the visit to Alabama to follow the Civil Rights Movement Trail. Dexter Avenue Baptist Church was center for Dr. Kings civil rights struggle.

Great experience-everyone here greets you with a hug-very inviting. My 11 yr old has been wanting to see bits of history for Dr.King and this was an awesome exp.

Amazing area to visit and walk around

Visited and enjoyed the very professional, informational and welcoming people! Loved the experience, and highly recommend to make it a must visit!

Makes Proud of being a part of a race of resilient people.

Wonderful tour! I absolutely loved it.

An awesome place to worship and have the mayoral support rally.

Beautiful! Just beautiful!

Montgomery is ground zero for the civil rights movement. Great place for a family trip. Learn and teach.

A great place to visit very friendly. Everyone treat you like family

Great place! Glad we got to get a picture with such a historically significant spot.

Dr Kings legacy must be preserved until the majority of our world LIVES the principles he envisioned and embodied.

Our tour guide was very informative. What an honor to walk in Dr. Kings steps

I love love love my experience there the guide lady was so inspirational and informational. She had good body language that gave life to what she was saying, you can tell she loves what she do.

A GREAT Experience

Fabulous experience! Our tour guide, Wanda, was like no other!! Full of life, vibrancy, an encouraging message important and appropriate for all ages! I highly recommend this tour to learn about not only historical events, but how we can each make a positive difference in our communities!

This place touch my soul. My tour guide was wonderful, intuitive and loving. You have to go through the whole place because you will miss interesting photos if you dont. My family and I walked away feeling blessed to have gone and met the people we met. I will visit again when I travel through because it was such a genuine experience.

Mrs. Battle and Mrs. Norman were a blessing to our tour and are great team.

Wished it was open to the public to walk through. Beautiful and touching place.

What a wonderful, historical experience. Wanda is an amazing guide. She has a gift to minister through fellowship and an abundance of love. If youre in Montgomery, this is a must visit. Youll walk out feeling better about everything.

A beautiful historic church in the heart of Montgomery.

Beautiful! My family and I were walking around and were reading some of the historical information signs outside. A lovely woman came out from the church greeted us with his and asked if we wanted to come in and explore. So beautiful and moving inside and out! I would love to attend a service here if I were not just visiting Alabama!

Appreciating the history that laid the foundation for Civil Rights in the USA.

One of the most touching services of my life on MLK day! Highly recommended!

So much history was given in this place it is I have to go see.

Wonderful tour and Wanda was a great tour guide and very informative.

Best mc Donald ever had also the fresh meat too nice and clean and friendly staff

Wanda Battle is an amazing guide and storyteller. A must visit in Montgomery!!!

Paid my respects to a legend

Highly recommend this tour. Our guide Wanda was so informative and shared her love for this church with us. An incredible experience to stand on the pulpit and to sit in Martin Luther Kings office. If youre in Montgomery dont miss this part of history!

Nice services, also enjoyed the small museum located here. I was able to sit at Dr. Kings desk!!!

I visited with a large group... I was blown away by the beauty, peacefulness, history, and warm staff (Ms. Wanda). I highly recommend.

I cant say enough about my experience at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Church. Wanda is so knowledgeable about the Church and Martin Luther King jr. Wanda touched my soul. Ill always remember our conversations, hugs, selfies. and her prayers. I literally got in my car and cried. Wanda you are an amazing human!

We just loved visiting this place of historical events that happened in the past.

The tour guide was wonderful and the tour was educational!

It was an amazing experience!

Absolutely amazing. A must visit place

Beautiful historic location in the heart if Montgomery. Lots to learn from this place.

Church was very good and everyone was so pleasant

Important part of the Civil Rights Movement