(Lincolnville, SC) — A treasured piece of Lincolnville’s spiritual and cultural heritage will ring once again. On Friday, August 29 at 8:00 AM, the Antique Cast Iron #6 Church Bell will be ceremoniously returned to its rightful place in the bell tower of Ebenezer AME Church, located at 124 E. Pinckney Street in Lincolnville, SC.
Originally installed in 1878, when the church was first built, the #6 Bell has long stood as a symbol of unity and resilience in the post-Civil War era. Manufactured circa 1863 by Rumsey & Co. in Seneca Falls, NY, the #6 Bell was first placed in the tower by Cameron B. Charleston, marking a new chapter for the African American community in Lincolnville.
After nearly 147 years of service, the #6 Bell was carefully removed on April 4, 2025, for its first-ever restoration, entrusted to the skilled hands of Bell Foundry Christoph of Charleston. The restoration has preserved the bell’s historical integrity while ensuring its continued use for generations to come.
“This bell has called our community to worship, to gather, and to remember,” said Rev. Judy Johnson-Joyner, Pastor of Ebenezer AME Church. “Its return is not just about sound—it’s about history, healing, and hope.”
The public is warmly invited to witness this momentous occasion and celebrate the return of a beloved icon that has echoed through Lincolnville’s past and will now ring into its future.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
- Time: 8:00 AM
- Location: Ebenezer AME Church, 124 E. Pinckney Street, Lincolnville, SC
