Founded in 1753 by German-speaking Moravians, Bethabara was the first European settlement in the North Carolina piedmont. Today, Historic Bethabara Park preserves the history and heritage of the “Old Town.” A National Historic Landmark and Local Historic District, the Park encompasses 183 acres of preserved wildlife, historic buildings and grounds, walking and birding trails, and protected wetlands.
The Park is managed by the City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department and supported by Historic Bethabara Park Inc, a 501c(3) nonprofit organization.
Visitors can discover nearly 200 years of Moravian history at Historic Bethabara Park. See the buildings and foundations where Moravian men and women lived and worked. Explore the historical landscape they called home by taking a hike on one of our trails or spending some time in our reconstructed 1761 medicinal garden. Whether you go on a self-guided stroll or take a tour with one of our informative tour guides, there are many ways to step into the story at Historic Bethabara Park.
