About John Mack Walker Reverend Dr. John Mack Walker, Jr. was an ordained Presbyterian minister who served as the senior pastor for the First Presbyterian Church of Roanoke Rapids (NC)
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Bonhoeffer Executed 80 Years Ago for Nazi Opposition April 9, 1945 In the early years of Adolf Hitler’s rule, the Nazi regime aimed to consolidate power over all aspects of
Did You Know? The Old Drug Store Food is always a great complement to a social gathering, and often it generates that gathering. Today the Huckleberry, the snack bar in
Francis Goodrich’s Handicraft Revival 135 Years Ago In early 1890s Brittain Cove, NC, Rebecca Taylor Davis handed an old coverlet to New York-born Presbyterian missionary Francis Louisa Goodrich. “I’ve brought
Did You Know? Charles A. Rowland (1870-1964), a wealthy businessman from Athens, Georgia, provided significant support for Montreat from its inception until his death. His interest in Montreat was sparked
Did You Know? Only a handful of people lived in Montreat in December of 1898. One of these early residents was Philadelphian Mary Martin, who had fallen in love with
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Did You Know? During Montreat’s very early days transportation was only via horse and buggy. Hence there was a great need for a livery stable, run by F. D.
Did You Know? The Beginning of Camp Montreat for Girls Camp Montreat for Girls first opened in 1924. Montreat already had a summer club program of sorts, with the