A tale of two But(t)ners
This Butner is most known for his pottery, although he lists himself as "merchant" in most census records.
John Butner
Anna Catharina first arrived in Bethabara in 1759 as the wife of this prominent community member.
Hans Martin Kalberlahn
The stockade fort, built in 1756, was originally meant to protect from raids from this powerful Northern Nation.
Shawnee
Judging by the dendrochronology reports, this is the winter that our Log House was built.
1833/1834
In 1832, the US Postal service gave Bethabara this new name.
Old Town
Both of the Butners/Buttners covered in the training today came from families who were members of this English-speaking meeting.
Hope
Patty was purchased, like many enslaved people owned by the Moravians, to work in this church owned and operated business.
This North Carolina Royal Governor visited Bethabara multiple times, including twice with an army during this backcountry revolt known as The War of Regulation.
Governor William Tryon
The incredibly successful second distillery at Bethabara burned down due to a fire beginning in the grain kiln this year.
1802
Throughout most of the first half of the 19th century, this man was responsible for taking care of the church grounds and, despite his constant protest, served as Saaldiner for many years.
Christian Thomas Hauser
Hermann Buttner is often remembered as a distiller, but also did this trade, which would have went hand in hand with alcohol production.
Turning/cooperage
This Moravian sister was disowned by her family for joining the Unitas Fratrum prior to coming to Bethabara with her husband and working in numerous important trades.
Deserte Maria Schaub
During the American War for Independence, prisoners of war from this battle were brought to Bethabara and held in horrific conditions which the Moravians protested.
The Battle of Kings Mountain
While the church maintained oversight of some businesses, the Oeconomie in Bethabara was dismantled this year.
1801
During the 19th century the congregation of Bethabara lost many members to this denomination, known at the time for its exciting camp meetings and circuit riders.
Methodist
Hermann Buttner was the last distiller to work in the second Bethabara Distillery and Brewery; completed this year.
1778
Nancy is listed as a member of this Moravian congregation after its founding in 1824.
St. Phillip's
By the American Civil War, the Moravians were taking an active role in national political and military matters. Moravians famously formed the majority of this regiments regimental band.
26th North Carolina
The construction of the Fries Wool Mill in Salem this year was one of the first true signs of major industrialization in Wachovia.
1840
In 1819, this incredibly important cornerstone of the Oeconomie was finally closed, leading John Butner to take things into his own hands soon after.
Community/ Congregation Store
John Butner was elected to the North Carolina General Assembly in 1839, representing this county, home to Bethabara, Bethania, and Salem.
Stokes
Anna Catharina was married 4 times, though we rarely talk about husband number 3, Casper Heinzmann, who was the minister at this Moravian Church until his death in 1783 .
Friedland
The formation of this militia unit by young Moravian men in 1831 is the most obvious sign of a shift in Moravian pacifism.
Salem Light Infantry
The Treaty of New Echota, signed this year, gave the Cherokee in Georgia (including those at the Springplace Mission) two years to move to Oklahoma.
1835
In 1823, Bethabara lost its status as a Congregation Town, instead joining the ranks of Friedland and Hope as one of these.
Country Congregation