Europeans weren't the only people coming to Charleston for religious freedom. The congregation of First Baptist was actually formed in Maine.
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Founded in 1680, St. Philip's Church is home to Charleston's oldest congregation still worshiping together. However, the current church building isn't the original. Here's why the congregation moved.
At one point, Charleston had the largest Jewish population in the colonies. Jews began immigrating to Charleston in 1695 and played a vital role in the city's history.
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