23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Sanctuary of History: Pews of Mount Zion Baptist Church
The interior of the historic Mount Zion Baptist Church in Athens, Ohio, showing the rows of curved wooden pews and the beautiful arched stained glass. The image captures the grandeur of the sanctuary, a key historical site for the Black community, amidst its ongoing preservation.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 03.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Athens, Ohio, United States of America |
| Camera: | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
| Copyright: | © Ahmed Hamed |