British Occupation of Bethabara

Historic Bethabara Park 2147 Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem, United States

The British are coming! Join us for a weekend of living history at Historic Bethabara Park. Bring out the whole family to explore the park and meet re-enactors who can share the stories of the British Occupation of Wachovia in 1781. Keith the blacksmith will be here with his forge!

Bethabara Highland Games

Historic Bethabara Park 2147 Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem, United States

Free Admission! Celebrate the Scots-Irish contribution to Bethabara! Enjoy live music from Góilín and Wake the Parson, watch extreme heavy athletic competitions, eat authentic Scottish foods, participate in the battle axe competition, experience sheepdog demonstrations, listen to bagpipes, and shop from local craftsmen. 

Hands-On History Day

Due to COVID-19, Hands-on-History Day has been moved to a virtual event that will take place on our Facebook and YouTube pages. Just search for Historic Bethabara Park! Facebook and […]

Apple Festival

Due to COVID-19, this event has been moved to a virtual event on our Facebook and YouTube pages. Check back for more info!

Boo! at Bethabara Park

Due to COVID-19, this has been moved to a virtual event on our Facebook and YouTube pages. Check back for more info!

18th Century Cooking Workshop

Historic Bethabara Park 2147 Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem, United States

Join our tour guides and go on a culinary journey to the 18th century! Learn how to make a simple meal using the ingredients the Moravians had available to them […]

Opening Day

Historic Bethabara Park 2147 Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem, United States

Join us as we celebrate our opening of a new season at Bethabara! Bethabara tradespeople will be demonstrating in our reconstructed 1754 Village so you can learn more about woodworking, […]

Walk in the Park: Step Back in Time

Historic Bethabara Park 2147 Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem, United States

Celebrate National Walk in the Park Day with us! Guided tours will lead you through Bethabara's history, all the way up to God's Acre where you can view the gravestones […]

Medicinal Garden Talk & Tour

Historic Bethabara Park 2147 Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem, United States

Join one of our expert gardeners for a discussion about the history of our Hortus Medicus, or medicinal garden. Learn about its design, its plants, and their uses before going […]

Young Apprentices Program

Historic Bethabara Park 2147 Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem, United States

Spend five days this summer learning from our blacksmith, potter, woodworker, and more. Ages 12-15. Advanced reservations required. Call 336-397-7587 or email dianao@cityofws.org to learn more. We will follow the […]