About The Sacred Site
Oldest African-American Congregation in Ulster County
Location:
26 Franklin Street
Kingston, NY 12401
Important Milestones:
- 1848, AME Zion Church of Kingston was founded
- c.1863, church was relocated and built at current site (26 Franklin Street, Kingston)
- 1926-1929, church restored, designed by Architect, Thomas P. Rice
- 2021, Dual listed on the National Register with Mt. Zion Cemetery in Kingston
- 2024, National Trust AACHF Preserving Black Churches Awardee for Project Planning
- 2025, NYLC Sacred Sites Awardee
For more information on this site, be sure to check out this site’s social media pages:
Website: https://amezionfranklin.wixsite.com/amezionkingston
Date of Construction: 1929 (originally constructed 1863 at site)
Style: Neo-Gothic
Architect / Builder: Thomas P. Rice
Activities
We invite the community to visit the church and enjoy a film screening and/or panel discussion about the history and significance of our site.
Refreshments will also be served in the church hall.
