16th Street Baptist Church Education and Visitors Center

A center for education, reflection, and inspiration

The multipurpose education and visitors center will be located adjacent to the existing parsonage and sanctuary buildings.

The new 13,000 SF building will include meeting rooms, a dining area, a commercial kitchen, and support space to enhance the historic parish’s ability to receive visitors.

The design honors, respects, and complements the historic 16th Street Baptist Church and aims to fill the needs of the Civil Rights District moving forward.

“This new building addition will symbolize the movement from ‘a dark past’ to a new light of hope and vision for the entire community. We are committed to preserving this important legacy and continuing the fight for social justice and equality for all people.” 

Rev. Arthur Price, Jr., pastor of the 16th Street Baptist Church 

Catalyst for Change

Produced by: Joshua Jackson; Cinematography & Editing: Joshua Jackson; Project Partner: 16th Street Baptist Church; Executive Interviewees: Rev. Arthur Price Jr. & Dr. Terrence Brown; Project Support: UAB Barefield Entrepreneurship Program; Featured: Mary Lynn Bailey & Essex Goodmon

Learn more about the 16th Street Baptist Church and the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.