Basic Definition of a Moravian from c. 1750 to c. 1800

As a historical interpreter at Old Salem, NC, in the 1784 tavern - a living history experience in North Carolina I receive five or so reoccurring questions. One of the most common questions is: “what is a Moravian?” 

Below is the most basic description I can offer of a Moravian in North Carolina between the years 1750 and 1800. They were:

• German speaking Protestants,

• Products of the German Pietist Movement,

• Christ centered,

• Mission driven,

• Traditionally grounded,

• Congregationally focused,

• And generally life is lived out in congregational towns or villages. Salem was one such congregational town.