ππ’π¬ππ¨π«π’π ππππ‘ππππ«π πππ₯πππ«ππππ¬ πππ ππππ«π¬ Honor the birthplace of Winston-Salem Winston-Salem, NC- On Sunday, November 17, Historic Bethabara Park will celebrate the 260th birthday of Bethabara from 1:30-4:30 pm. On November 17, 1753, fifteen Moravian men from Bethlehem, PA, arrived at their destination: a tract of land in the North Carolina Piedmont purchased from Lord Granville called Wachovia. They took shelter in an abandoned cabin and began work on the town they named Bethabara, meaning House of Passage. Throughout 1754 and 1755, more Moravian men and women moved to Bethabara. Though Bethabara was only meant to exist until the central town of Salem could be built, the French and Indian War delayed construction. Bethabara grew to become a thriving settlement. In 1766, they began building Salem, and with its completion, tradesmen relocated to the new central town. Beginning in 1772, Bethabaras population diminished and the town transitioned into a small farming community. On November 17, Historic Bethabara Park will celebrate the spirit of these first settlers with re-enactments of daily life in the reconstructed 1754 Village. The day will also include musical performances by Scottish Fiddler and Friends, the Carolina Childrens Chorus, and the Bethabara Concert Band. Cherokee folklorist Freeman Owle will share stories of the Cherokee. Other activities include crafts and trade demonstrations. The event is free to the public, but food and gift items will be available for purchase. Historic Bethabara Park, a National Historic Landmark, is the 1753 site of the first Moravian settlement in North Carolina and the birthplace of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. For more information, visit ww.bethabarapark.org or call (336) 924-8191.
Posted on: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 14:42:58 +0000
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