Michigan Street Baptist Church is one of Buffalo's most important African American heritage sites. Founded in the 19th century, the church became a centre of Black community life and is strongly associated with abolitionist activity and Underground Railroad history.
Its value is both architectural and historical, but the deeper reason to visit is the story of community resilience around the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor. Pair it with nearby heritage sites to understand Buffalo beyond its waterfront, architecture, and industrial past.