History Archives

Building Lake Susan

Did You Know? The earliest map of Montreat shows a...

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Hallie Paxson Winsborough

Did You Know?   Hallie Paxson was born on March...

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Building Montreat

Did You Know? Montreat’s success as a summer conference grounds,...

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Dr. J. R. Howerton

Did You Know?   Dr. J. R. Howerton served as...

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July 4th in Montreat

Did You Know? Since 1897, when the Mountain Retreat Center...

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The Gospels in Appalachian Wood Carvings, Dr. John Mack Walker, Jr.

Did You Know?   An ordained Presbyterian minister, The Reverend...

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Swimming in Lake Susan

Did You Know?   Montreat was always intended to have...

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Dancing and Roller Skating in the Barn

Did You Know?   In 1919, the Men’s Social Circle...

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Glenn Quince Bannerman (1927-2020)

Did You Know?   “Grab your partner and circle up! ...

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The Men’s Club

Did You Know?   Many of us are familiar with...

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