History Archives

Constantine, Athanasius, and Eusebius of Nicomedia: Central Figures of the First Council of Nicea

The fourth century was a pivotal era for Christianity, marked...

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The Great Flood of 1916

Did You Know? Did you swim in Lake Susan? Go...

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Leading “Mountain Retreat,” 1897-1902: John C. Collins & Weston R. Gales

Dedication of rock marking the founding of Montreat. JOHN C....

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Montreat Summer Religious Conferences, 1897-1907

Some of the attendees at the 1897 summer conference, including...

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The Man Who Saved Montreat: John S. Huyler, The Candy King

Founding & Saving Montreat, 1897 – 1907 JOHN S. HUYLER...

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Early Businesses in Montreat, 1899-1915

The first business in Montreat was launched by early Montreat...

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1700th Anniversary of the First Council of Nicea

The First Council of Nicea 1700 Years Ago The First...

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Montreat’s “Mish Kids”

Did You Know? Montreat’s “Mish Kids” This is the second...

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May 20, 1775: Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence

Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence 250 Years Ago On April 30,...

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Missionary Commissioning in Montreat

Did You Know? Missionary Commissioning in Montreat If you spent...

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