Our Vision
Repurpose and reimagine Old Mount Carmel Church as a center with spaces, programs and other activities that help address and promote community justice and racial and social equity.
A Slice of History
Old Mt. Carmel Church has historically been a meeting place to promote justice and racial and social equity. Gainesville’s civil rights movement frequently met here, led by our own Reverend Thomas A. Wright.
A Historic Landmark
In this video, witness how the Old Mount Carmel Church became a national landmark.
Get Involved
Here are three ways you can help our campaign.
Pastor Gerard Duncan
Pastor Duncan is the leader of the Save Old Mount Carmel campaign and has been working tirelessly to preserve the historic building.
“I did it because the history is beneficial... The process has been a great collaboration and it has been heaven sent.”
— Pastor Gerard Duncan
In the News
JAN 26, 2021
Preserving Historic Building
As this year's celebration of Black History Month begins in Gainesville and Alachua County, the historic building that once housed Mount Carmel Baptist...
MAR 13, 2020
Morris Hylton III: Save Old Mount Carmel Church
Among the many residents who organized local civil rights activities and worked to end segregation, The Rev. Thomas A. Wright stands out as a leader.
DEC 8, 2020
Support Old Mt. Carmel Baptist Church preservation...
Morris "Marty" Hylton III and the Rev. Gerard Duncan are working hard to “save the soul” of the Old Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, located in Gainesville’s Pleasant...