Orchard Street Church, Baltimore’s oldest African-American-built structure and the Greater Baltimore Urban League’s (GBUL) headquarters since 1992, has been a foundation of strength for the Druid Hill community since 1825. Founded by freedmen Truman Pratt, Basil Hall, and Cyrus Moore, it served as a beacon of faith and resilience, reportedly a stop on the Underground Railroad, with tunnels uncovered during its restoration. Gaining autonomy as a Methodist congregation in the 1840s, it symbolizes the spirit of those who sought freedom. Today, Orchard Street Church stands as a legacy of courage, unity, and hope, guiding GBUL’s mission to empower Baltimore’s future.