Historical Sites
Historical Websites/Organizations
Historical Society of the United Methodist Church - A voluntary membership organization to promote Methodist history affiliated with the General Commission on Archives and History
East Ohio Conference UMC - Historian Web Page
Explanation of Methodism - Includes general and advanced information on the history of, growth, and spread of Methodism
Indiana United Methodist Historical Society - Non-profit organization established to preserve the history of Indiana United Methodists
Louisiana Annual Conference Historical Society
Kansas United Methodist Research History Center - Contains book suggestions, archives, articles and website suggestions to those interested in learning more about the Methodist heritage
United Methodist Archives Center - Collection includes records from the various denominational agencies within the United Methodist tradition, and personal papers of several bishops, denominational leaders, and missionaries from the 19th and 20th centuries.
United Methodist General Commission on Archives and History - Designed to promote and care for the historical interest of The United Methodist Church
The University of Manchester Library - The official Wesley archive at the University of Manchester; a very comprehensive site.
Wesley Center for Applied Theology - Extensive collection of valuable Wesley-related historical works
The Wesley Historical Society - Founded in 1893 for the advancement of interest in all aspects and branches of the Methodist Church
Historical Locations
Arkansas Conference Historical Center and Mueseum - Batesville, Arkansas
Barratt’s Chapel and Museum - Built in 1780, known as the Independence Hall of American Methodism. The oldest surviving church in the U.S. built by Methodists and the place where Methodists planned to become an independent church. Site includes historic church, museum on the history of Methodism, and a research library.
Historic St. George’s United Methodist Church - Meets in America’s oldest Methodist Church building
John Street Church - The oldest Methodist congregation in America
Lovely Lane Meeting House and Museum - Site of organizing Conference of Methodist Episcopal Church in America and the ordination of Francis Asbury
Scarritt Bennett Center - Former Nashville college that is now owned by the Women’s Division of the United Methodist Church; commonly rented out for retreats and meetings
United Methodist Historical Sites - UM CCA&H Site lists Index by states
