When the Mayflower crossed the Atlantic in 1620, it carried more than families seeking a new life—it carried a theological tradition deeply rooted in the Reformed faith. The Pilgrims, often
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Did You Know? Can you identify which floor above is Anderson Auditorium and which is Assembly Inn? This month’s Did You Know is thanks to an inquiry from Kat Achtemeier, who asked
Did You Know? Samuel Hall Chester (1851-1940) Samuel Hall Chester, a Montreat resident from 1926 until his death in 1940, served as the Secretary for the PCUS Executive Committee on
Did You Know? The Whallon Sisters Four Whallon sisters: Carrie (1863-1919), Isabelle (1872-1947), Frances (1873-1944), and Bertha (1876-1935), were an inextricable part of early Montreat history. Their names first appear
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Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, considered one of the greatest painters in the history of Western art, was born on July 15, 1606 in Leiden, in what is now the Netherlands.
Did You Know? Montreat’s Orphanage Until 1905, a home for orphaned and destitute children existed in Montreat. This institution fit well with the vision of one of Montreat’s founders, Weston
Constantine, Athanasius, and Eusebius of Nicomedia: Central Figures of the First Council of Nicea The fourth century was a pivotal era for Christianity, marked by theological debates, imperial politics,
Did You Know? Did you swim in Lake Susan? Go fishing there? Did you swim in Lake Susan? Go fishing there? Hop rocks along Flat Creek? Dam up crawdads in