FAYETTEVILLE RAMBLE | Saturday, November 14 ⛪️ Evans Metropolitan AME Zion Church – with a history spanning more than 220 years - is a staple of Fayetteville’s downtown corridor, and the latest addition to our tour. The church’s current sanctuary, a striking example of Gothic Revival architecture, was constructed in 1893–1894. Its history, however, extends far beyond its architecture. For generations, Evans Metropolitan has served as a place of worship, fellowship, community leadership, and resilience for Fayetteville’s Black community. Today, the church stands as a lasting reminder of the people, faith, and determination that helped shape Fayetteville’s history. We’re excited to share the stories of places like Evans Metropolitan AME Zion Church during our upcoming, Fayetteville Ramble. The congregation traces its beginnings to around 1800, when Henry Evans, a free Black preacher and shoemaker from Virginia, began holding religious services in Fayetteville. Despite facing significant opposition and racial discrimination, Evans persevered, welcoming both Black and white worshippers to his services. His ministry laid the foundation for what would become one of the oldest AME Zion congregations in the country. All images courtesy of the February 29, 2024 Fayetteville Observer article, “Fayetteville’s Evans Metropolitan AME Zion Church”, Google for a deeper dive! 🎟️ Tickets on sale now at PresNC.org/Events