August 18,1766: Salem’s First Lovefeast

Salem First House

On this day in 1766, the Moravian sisters visited Salem for the first time.

A lovefeast was held in the partially completed first house.

This was the first lovefeast held in Salem.

The photo above shows the First House in Salem.  It lasted until 1907.  Located across the street from the Belo Home, the building was later restored.

Photo courtesy of Forsyth County Public Library Photograph Collection.

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