The Reverend Dr. Charles Albert Tindley
One of Worcester County’s most famous native sons, the Reverend Dr. Charles Albert Tindley was born in Berlin, Maryland on July 7, 1851. In his determination to educate himself for the ministry, he overcame slavery and poverty. Tindley went on to become an influential gospel music composer and is known as the Grandfather of Gospel Music.
His Music
His composition “I’ll Overcome Someday” is credited as the basis for the U.S. Civil Rights anthem “We Shall Overcome” and the song “Stand By Me”, which Ben E. King would later make famous. His hymnal, “Songs of Paradise”, is still in use today in Worcester County and five of his hymns appear in revised Methodist hymnals used worldwide.
His Church
Often referred to as "The Prince of Preachers", Dr. Tindley founded one of the
largest Methodist congregations serving the African-American community on the East Coast in Philadelphia. The Tindley Temple United Methodist Church is named in his honor.
For More Information
For more information, please visit the new Tindley exhibit at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, 208 N. Main Street, Berlin. Open M,W, F, & Sat, 11-3pm.
The Mural
The Beach to Bay Heritage Area in conjunction with the Town of Berlin and community
members are excited to announce that work will begin on Monday, June 13 at 25 Commerce Street on the side
of the Bruder Hill Building in downtown Berlin. The mural will honor the Reverend Doctor Charles Albert Tindley, Berlin's native son.
Washington DC based artist, Jay Coleman, was chosen for his specialty in realistic and arbitrary color murals. He
will begin on Monday and complete the mural by the end of the week.
Funding for this project was made available by Rural Maryland Council and the Town of Berlin.
One of Worcester County’s most famous native sons, the Reverend Dr. Charles Albert Tindley was born in Berlin, Maryland on July 7, 1851. In his determination to educate himself for the ministry, he overcame slavery and poverty. Tindley went on to become an influential gospel music composer and is known as the Grandfather of Gospel Music.
His Music
His composition “I’ll Overcome Someday” is credited as the basis for the U.S. Civil Rights anthem “We Shall Overcome” and the song “Stand By Me”, which Ben E. King would later make famous. His hymnal, “Songs of Paradise”, is still in use today in Worcester County and five of his hymns appear in revised Methodist hymnals used worldwide.
His Church
Often referred to as "The Prince of Preachers", Dr. Tindley founded one of the
largest Methodist congregations serving the African-American community on the East Coast in Philadelphia. The Tindley Temple United Methodist Church is named in his honor.
For More Information
For more information, please visit the new Tindley exhibit at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, 208 N. Main Street, Berlin. Open M,W, F, & Sat, 11-3pm.
The Mural
The Beach to Bay Heritage Area in conjunction with the Town of Berlin and community
members are excited to announce that work will begin on Monday, June 13 at 25 Commerce Street on the side
of the Bruder Hill Building in downtown Berlin. The mural will honor the Reverend Doctor Charles Albert Tindley, Berlin's native son.
Washington DC based artist, Jay Coleman, was chosen for his specialty in realistic and arbitrary color murals. He
will begin on Monday and complete the mural by the end of the week.
Funding for this project was made available by Rural Maryland Council and the Town of Berlin.
Join us for the Mural Celebration!
