Celebrating Bethania’s 260th Birthday at the 2019 Black Walnut Festival
Just about everyone loves a good end of summer festival on a warm September afternoon. Hanging out with friends while enjoying live music, good food, and shopping local craft vendors while sipping a craft brew or two is a great combination. Now in its 11th year, the Black Walnut Festival at Historic Bethania has all of that going for it and more! Having made lists like Country Magazine’s “The 15 Small Towns in North Carolina” and “15 Tiny Towns in North Carolina You Must Visit”, the Town of Bethania makes the setting for Black Walnut Festival a unique experience for people that are...
Read MoreDiscover the History of Wachovia and Forsyth County in May
Imagine traveling back in time more than 275 years to a place in North Carolina, where a small group of early settlers from Germany, known as Moravians, settled a religious village and trade center. Then these settlers went on to design yet another more developed and planned community just a few years later. This early group of settlers came to what is now Forsyth County, to minister to the scattered German immigrants, Native Americans, and enslaved Africans who already were here. Together, they set the course of history as well as many cultural traditions that fascinate us today....
Read MoreTime to Share Your Passion for Historic Bethania
Hiking shoes – check. Water bottle – check. Sunscreen – check. Camera – check. Now you’re ready to visit Historic Bethania. Those of us who love Bethania will have a chance to let everyone know why in May. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has selected May as “National Preservation Month.” Their campaign “This Place Matters” is designed to encourage local communities to share photos and stories highlighting the places they love. To encourage folks in the Piedmont to participate in this national project, Forsyth Preservation, a non-profit group dedicated...
Read MoreTrail Walks
Explore the nature trails of beautiful Historic Bethania Bethania’s conservancy-protected lands include four hiking trails through verdant forests and preserved farmlands. The Black Walnut Bottoms Trail is a 1.4 mile trail that begins beside Alpha Chapel and extends through Black Walnut Bottoms forest and farmlands areas. The 0.7 mile Graveyard Trail begins in the Mill Shoppes parking lot and loops behind God’s Acre. The 0.8 mile Orchard Trail begins at Bethania-Rural Hall Rd. and loops through the Old Orchards preserved lands. Reuter Trail, at 1.42 miles, includes a forest walk, and a...
Read MoreGet Involved! Volunteer
Historic Bethania could not fulfill its mission without the help of our wonderful volunteers. Are you looking for a fun and unique volunteer experience? Want to get involved in your community? Have a passion for history? Consider joining our volunteer program. Our volunteer program has something for everyone. There are many jobs in which volunteers can make a real difference. Volunteers willing to take on just about any task are regularly needed at Historic Bethania. To get involved in helping around Bethania please submit a completed Volunteer Application . What are the benefits of...
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