Bethabara, NC, is the 1753 site of the First Moravian settlement in North Carolina.
Hospitality to the stranger and the needy topped the priorities of the first Moravians in North Carolina. Accommodating strangers, however, was difficult until the Brethren built the first tavern in 1757. This tavern served until 1775.
All that remains of the historic tavern is the well pictured above.
Below are two entries in the Wachovia Diary that relate to the tavern.
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"Many people come here to buy and sell, some remaining overnight with us, and some at the mill."
Wachovia Diary, January 13, 1757.
"Last night again one of the most unruly companies of hunters was in our Tavern. They have several times recently given much trouble, but this time kept fairly well within bounds, and left this morning."
Bethabara Diary, January 14, 1763.
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