First enslaved Africans arrive in America
Colony of Maryland Founded
Congregation organizes first Presbyterian Church in the USA
Southampton Long Island, New York
Bible translated into Algonquin
Native American “evangelization” leads to “praying towns” at Natick, MA
White appears in colonial laws
Mt. Paran Presbyterian Church Organized
First presbytery established
by Fancis Makemie (who owned slaves) in Philadelphia
Town of Baltimore Founded
Churchville Presbyterian Church Organized
Emmitsburg Presbyterian Church Organized
First & Franklin Street Presbyterian Church Organized
Bethel Presbyterian Church Organized
America Declares Independence
Frederick Presbyterian Church Organized
First overture calling for abolition passed
Baltimore becomes city with largest free black population
Second Presbyterian Church Organized
First African American Minister
John Gloucester is ordained.
First Presbyterian Church of Cumberland Organized
Presbyterian Church of Hagerstown Organized
First African Presbyterian Church Est.
GA calls for gradual emancipation
Taneytown Presbyterian Church Organized