Moravian Mornings

We are joined by Dr. Grant McAllister who leads us in and exploration of the American-Moravian Identity and Southern Moravian views on race, and how they developed as evidenced by the Easter Traditions of the Church.

Join us as we explore how the Moravians and their neighbors weathered the storm of revolution as it swept through North Carolina. Special thanks to our incredible panelists:William CaldwellDaniel ThorpKathleen DuValMichelle Hopkins LawrenceThis episode was recorded live during the event "Protected Us from All Harm" The American War for Independence in Wachovia. A Production of Historic B...

Join us as we explore the 18th century Moravians' relationship with the Provincial Soldiers of Fort Dobbs. Special thanks to Scott Douglas of Old Salem Museums and Gardens! A Production of Historic Bethabara ParkFind more at https://historicbethabara.org/ and https://www.fortdobbs.org/Music- On my Way to Work by Lobo Loco

Join us as we explore the 18th century Moravians of Wachovia and the unique views they held about education, all through the eyes of Anna Maria Samuel. Special thanks to Michelle Hopkins Lawrence of Salem Academy! A Production of Historic Bethabara ParkFind more at https://historicbethabara.org/Music- On my Way to Work by Lobo Loco

We are joined by archeologist Dr. Geoffrey Hughes to discuss the archeology he has done in Wachovia, focusing on the ways in which pottery and other material culture reveals information about the early Moravians.

We are joined by Ranger William Caldwell of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail to discuss the aftermath of the Battle of King's Mountain, focusing on the prisoners of war who found themselves held in the Moravian Town of Bethabara.

We are back! Join Savannah to learn about what we have been up to and what to expect for this season.

Casey and Kait discuss early interactions between Moravians and Native Americans in the South, including the complicated story of their efforts to establish a mission in Indian country. This story begins in the 1730s with the first Moravian missionary efforts in the South and picks up in the 1750s when Moravians first met Cherokees and Native other groups in North Carolina. By 1801, Moravians fina...

Casey and Kait discuss some of the Moravians’ ideology on race and enslavement during the 1700s and discuss some of the history of enslaved workers and segregation in Wachovia during this time. The Moravians during this time were primarily concerned with “bringing people to salvation through an awareness of Christ,” and that in the world, there was only the saved and unsaved, “a condition upon whi...

Casey and Kait talk about Bethabara during the Regulator Movement, a period of intense political conflict in pre-revolutionary North Carolina. Though the Moravians attempted to keep the peace, Bethabara became a major center of activity for the movement. The “Regulators” organized to regulate corruption in government, which seemed to be steadily increasing in mid-1760s North Carolina. This grassro...

Casey and Kait discuss the development and establishment of three other Moravian congregations in Wachovia in the 1700s. Wachovia went through a great period of growth in the 1750s, 1760s, and 1770s. During this period, three societies in Wachovia were established by those emigrating from the North, especially from Maryland and Pennsylvania. Various issues resulted in populations moving South, and...

Born on September 5, 1717, in Steinbach, Germany, Christian Reuter was born to a wealthy surgeon, but after he dreamt of wealth being a barrier to God’s true mercy, he and his family fell to an extreme level of poverty. The family traveled often, so as a child, Reuter was not able to attend a formal school. His dad attended his studies, teaching him mathematics. Around the age of 14, the young Reu...

Born on February 5, 1721, Friedrich Wilhelm von Marschall was raised in a military household with the expectation that he would join the military; however, he instead went on to join the Moravian Church in 1739. Eventually, he began writing his name using the English spelling and became known as Frederic William Marshall. After joining the Moravian Church, he began to travel to Holland and England...

Born on July 15, 1704, Augustus Spangenberg spent the first decade of his life raised by his father, a Lutheran minister. His father would pass in 1714, leaving him in poverty. During this time, he lost much of his faith and thought rather poorly of himself. The young Spangenberg went on to attend the University of Jena, where he was taken under the wing of Dr. Buddeus. Under his influence, Spange...

Born on May 26, 1700, Nikolaus Ludwig, Count of Zinzendorf and Pottendorf, was raised by his religious maternal grandmother, who hosted many Pietist leaders at her estate. Being surrounded by these individuals influenced the Count, who decided to give up a government position in Saxony, one he had studied for, to fulfill a life of divine work for the Lord. Zinzendorf would soon be approached by a...

Grab some coffee or hot cocoa and snuggle up with the family for the story "Christmas at Bethabara" by Betty Russell. Join children Hannah and William, refugees staying at the Bethabara mill during the French and Indian War, as they experience their first Christmas at the Moravian town of Bethabara. This story was inspired from an excerpt from Adelaide Fries' Records of the Moravians in North Caro...

Dr. Michele Williams of Historic Bethania joins Maizie and Casey to discuss some common thoughts and practices surrounding health and medicine in 18th Century Wachovia, the expectations of healing during this time, and people other than Doctor Kalberlahn who played a role in the treatment of their communities.     Music (Freemusicarchive.org): On my Way to Work by Lobo Loco (Attribution-NonCommerc...

On this week's episode of Moravian Mornings, from herbs and treatment to interesting medical cases, join Maizie and Casey as they discuss aspects of healthcare within early Wachovia.   Doctor Kalberlahn: The first Moravian doctor in Wachovia was Doctor Kalberlahn who traveled down from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1753 with 14 other Moravian Brethren to begin the settlement of Bethabara. He served a...

Maizie and Casey are joined by Fort Dobb’s Historic Site Manager, Scott Douglas, and Historical Interpreter, Jason Melius, to discuss the historical significance of the fort, the archaeology and preservation of the site, and the public history practices used at the fort. Constructed in 1756, Fort Dobbs was the only inland fortification created by the colony of North Carolina and was abandoned by 1...

Maizie and Casey discuss Wachovia during the French and Indian War and Anglo-Cherokee War, including the Moravians' perspectives on the events and how these events affected the development of the Moravian towns.    The French and Indian War started in North America in 1754 and affected the development of Wachovian plans until its end. By an act of the English Parliament, the Moravians were release...

In the last part of this two-part episode, Stuart Marshall continues his discussion on the importance of Moravian pottery as well as providing information on the materials used to make the pottery, the difference in pottery techniques used today compared to 18th and 19th century, and his experience trying to retrace the steps of these Moravian potters.      Bibliography & Further Reading: Chipston...

In this first part of a two-part episode, Historic Bethabara Park's current potter, Stuart Marshall, provides a brief history of the pottery trade and potters of Bethabara from the 1700s to the 1800s, their differing pottery styles, and the importance of their work.   Gottfried Aust: Born in Europe, Aust broke away from the family trade of waving to train to become a potter in Herrnhut, Germany, w...

In the second part of the Moravian clothing episode, Crews continues his talk on the history of Moravian clothing, discussing how certain dressing practices changed throughout the years, some Moravians’ reactions to newer fashion trends and what these trends were, and his current research on the garment called a “contusch.”     Music (Freemusicarchive.org): On my Way to Work by Lobo Loco (Attribut...

Jacob Crews is a living historian who has been researching Moravian clothing for four years, and he participates in living history events at historic sites such as Historic Bethabara Park and Fort Dobbs. Crews joins Maizie and Casey to discuss some of the history behind the Moravians’ clothing choices between the 1700s to early 1800s. How was their clothing unique? What was the typical Moravian we...

From why the location of the town was chosen to what the town is like today, Dr. Michele Williams of Historic Bethania presents information about Bethania not discussed in episode three. How was the community planned? Why were the specific families chosen to live in Bethania? How did this mix of Moravians and non-Moravians living together in a community affect the development of Wachovia?   Music...