Timeline
06:21
Historic Bethel Baptist Church
Arrive at Historic Bethel Baptist Church. The building is located one block east and one block north from the present-day Bethel Baptist Church. Settle in before the sun breaks over the horizon to reflect on the church's role as a focal point for racial justice and the Freedom Riders.
06:51
Historic Bethel Baptist Church
Watch the sunrise. The sun rises at 06:51, casting golden light that begins to illuminate the historic structure around 16:25.
07:36
Historic Bethel Baptist Church
Walk to Maclin Park. It is a 7-minute walk WSW from the anchor. Enjoy the quiet morning air and the view of the church from the park, with the sun now high enough to see the surroundings clearly.
07:51
Historic Bethel Baptist Church
Head back to the church area to find a place for breakfast or coffee. Note that the church tours are open Mon, Wed, Fri from 10AM-3PM, but for food and drink, you will need to check the route for nearby open establishments as the context does not list specific food shops.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW on this date, but for sunrise, the light comes from the east. Ensure you arrive before 06:51 to catch the first rays.
Check before you go
- Sunrise is at 06:51 local time on January 15.
- Golden light starts about 16:25.
- Church tours are Mon, Wed, Fri 10AM-3PM; Tue, Thu by appointment.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Birmingham (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).