WOLFF-MOSER HOUSE

Located just above the original northern boundary of the Wachovia tract when constructed, this house is an important early nineteenth century hand hewn dwelling with brick nogging. The structure is an unusually well crafted dwelling with plastered walls, molded chair rail throughout, six-paneled doors and three-part mitered surrounds for doors and windows. The mantels have arched openings with raised, single panel friezes above the hearth.

The historic house was in an unstable condition, when purchased by the Town and relocated to its current site in January of 2004.

Stone from the original site was saved for reuse and the original interior woodwork was recovered, purchased and reinstalled. The house faces Bethania Road to assist the visitors understand that the house was moved to the site, but at the same time reinforce the sense of a streetscape. Town streetscapes, during the 18th and early 19th century, possessed buildings placed right up to the sidewalks with no front lawns. It was not until later during the 1800’s that houses would be pulled back to give a small front yard.

The subsequent restoration of the house as a Museum and addition of a Visitors Center was accomplished as a result of grants received through the NCDOT’s Transportation Enhancements Program.

ALPHA CHAPEL

The Wachovia Moravian published in January 1895 reported that:

“Alpha Chapel - This name has be given the new Chapel midway between Bethania and Rural Hall. The very name "Alpha" is a significant one, inasmuch as this is the first step the Bethania congregation has ever taken in the direction of church extension outside of herself, This new chapel, now nearly completed, is 20x30 feet, with a steep roof and box finish, 14 foot ceiling, a double entrance with transom, and six windows. The steeple, which is not yet finished, will add very much to the appearance of the already neat building, when the two experienced carpenters, who have the work in charge, shall have completed it.”

The small chapel never developed into a church with the building being moved to grounds of Mizpah Moravian Church. In 1955, the building was transferred to a local farm to accommodate the expansion of Mizpah Church.
Finally, in 1999, the chapel was relocated to its present site, when it was donated to the Town of Bethania by Mr. and Mrs. Burton Winfrey. The building remains in use as the town’s meeting hall