Historic Bethania, North Carolina

03/20/2026

The landscape in Bethania hasn’t really changed that much since the town was founded in 1759. Thanks Preservation North Carolina for helping us protect some of our historic structures.

03/07/2026

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who came out today for the Litter Sweep along Bethania Road! Because of your hard work, this entrance into town looks fantastic again.

We truly appreciate Eddie, Anne, John, Sallie, Natalie and Kevin & Heather along with their two children for giving their time this morning to help keep Bethania looking its best.

Small acts like this make a big difference for our community. Thank you for helping keep Bethania beautiful! 🌿🚮👏

02/02/2026

What side did the Moravians of Bethabara take during the American Revolution?

This question is a difficult one to answer, because Moravian pacifism was not a codified principle of the church in the 18th century. Moravian Leaders and practitioners differed in their interpretation of the pacifist principles taught in the New Testament, with some believing strict adherence to non-violence was key, while others thought self-defense was acceptable.

This led to different Moravians having different views throughout the Revolutionary period, and caused great confusion amongst their neighbors. One of these neighbors was Gideon Wright, who would go on to be a major Loyalist leader as the war progressed.

“Feb. 1. Mr. Gideon Wright was here, to find out with which party we hold. He said he had orders from the Governor to make this investigation throughout the country. He went from here to Guilford County.”

Mr. Wright found the Moravians unwilling to take a side on February 2, 1776.

Stay tuned for more 250 Anniversary posts about Moravians during the American Revolution, and come visit Historic Bethabara Park on April 25, 2026 to experience our “Protected Us from All Harm” to learn more!

Sources:
Information- Records of the Moravians in North Carolina. Volume III: 1776-1779
Image- Bethabara 1755 Palisade Fort (Reconstructed) and 1788 Gemeinhaus

01/30/2026

Thankful our state has active and competent Historic Preservation organizations helping landowners preserve their properties in perpetuity.
Thanks Preservation North Carolina!

01/30/2026

Bethania Roads Update:

While Main Street is slowly become safe for passage, our side roads are still mostly solid sheets of ice. Bethania Rural Hall Road is “open” yet remains extremely dangerous for travel. Residents report seeing multiple incidents along the road each day, and currently there is a truck, with a trailer trying to back his way off the road to safety.

Avoid this road if you find yourself out searching for milk and bread today!
Safe travels.

01/27/2026

01/27/2026

Bethania Rural Hall Road is closed from the Bethania end! Stay safe out there.

12/01/2025

Join us to to discuss the archeology he has done in Wachovia, focusing on the ways in which pottery and other material culture reveals information about the ...

11/18/2025

Congratulations to recently elected and re-elected Bethania Commissioners Natalie Kelly and Brent Rockett. Bethania is fortunate to have citizens stepping up to the plate to serve the town and help preserve its historic integrity while looking to the future.
Brent Rockett will continue in his role as Mayor, with Natalie Kelly as Mayor Pro-tem and Kenneth Wolff as Finance Officer.
It takes a village to keep the town thriving!

11/17/2025

It’s almost that time of year again! You’re cordially invited to The Town of Bethania Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.

Save the date, and come hear the Bethania Moravian Band give a prelude to the Town of Historic Bethania, North Carolina Christmas Tree Lighting on December 5th!

The band prelude will be from 5:45 - 6:15 to be followed by caroling, cider, and the lighting of the tree!

Come one, come all!

09/14/2025

Fall is a great time to visit Bethabara!

Enjoy some fall weather and join us for our free living history demonstrations this month!