Visit to Mother Emanuel AME Church

On Saturday, April 11th, SHL will visit Mother Emanuel AME Church in downtown Charleston for a guided historical discussion inside the sanctuary. This is not a traditional tour. Instead, church staff will welcome us into the sanctuary and lead a 45–60 minute discussion on the church’s history, its role in the Charleston community, and its broader historical significance. This visit is organized following the SHL Book Club’s recent discussion of *Mother Emanuel* by Kevin Sack, which explored the church’s history and legacy. However, participants need not have read the book or participated in Book Club to join us for this event. This is a meaningful opportunity to engage directly with a site that holds both historical and contemporary significance in Charleston and beyond. **Event Details:** * **Date:** Saturday, April 11 * **Time:** 11:30 AM (please arrive by 11:15 AM) * **Location:** Mother Emanuel AME Church 110 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC * **Parking:** Available behind the church * **Entry:** Please use the main entrance **Notes:** * Men are asked to remove hats upon entering the sanctuary. * As this is an active place of worship and a site of deep historical importance, attendees should be mindful and respectful throughout the visit. **Lunch:** All participants are invited to join us for lunch after the visit to the church at **[East Bay Deli](https://www.eastbaydeli.com/location/charleston-downtown/)**, located at 334 East Bay St, about a quarter of a mile away. *Thanks to the generosity of our donors, SHL has funds available to ensure everyone feels welcome and able to participate. If the cost of dining out presents a challenge, please email us at shl@lowcountryhumanists.org and we can discreetly arrange to cover your costs.*