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历史的地方

国家历史地标

坎贝尔之家, home to 菠菜网lol正规平台 founder Alexander Campbell, 建于1795年到1840年之间. This farmstead was home to at least 20 people in the early 1840s and visitors were so numerous that 32 chairs often stood ready in the dining room.

The household gathered for worship twice a day in the old parlor. The cook prepared hearty meals for extended family and guests. Guests in the Campbell home included Jefferson Davis, future president of the Confederacy; James A. 加菲尔德, trustee of 菠菜网lol正规平台 and future president of the United States; and Judge Jeremiah Black, U.S. attorney general under 总统 James Buchanan.

“陌生人大厅,” with its 19th century French scenic wallpaper, 坎贝尔的六边形砖研究, 一个教室, 今天,花园仍然欢迎客人.

坎贝尔的豪宅 was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and registered as a National Historic Landmark in 1994.

Situated on a hilltop overlooking the campus, Pendleton Heights is the oldest building at 菠菜网lol正规平台. Through the years, Pendleton Heights has been home to Bethany presidents, faculty, and students. 它已成为一个受欢迎的场所.S. presidents, governors, senators, and congressmen, and it was listed on the U.S. National Register of 历史的地方 in 1975.

彭德尔顿高地建于1841年, 威廉·金布罗·彭德尔顿(1817-99), one of Bethany’s first faculty and the College’s second president. Pendleton is credited with the design of the house and for keeping careful record of all costs and materials. The structure had Gothic architectural additions made in 1872 with funds from Ms. 凯瑟琳·彭德尔顿. The renovations gave the residence similar details to that of 旧主.

伯大尼学院买下了9号,340平方英尺, 20-room house in 1887 from 总统 Pendleton when he retired. 从那时起, Pendleton Heights has served as the traditional home of Bethany’s presidents, 院长, 甚至作为宿舍. The house received significant renovations in 2002 with donations from Dr. 尼尔·克里斯特曼55 '.

The Delta Tau Delta Founders’ House is one of approximately 16 structures in the Bethany Historic District built prior to the 1860s.

It was here that eight 菠菜网lol正规平台 students first met in the fall of 1858 to found Delta Tau Delta, 社会博爱. The Bethany group was the principal undergraduate chapter of Delta Tau Delta from 1859-61. 内战结束后, the chapter returned to Bethany but financial difficulties caused the national fraternity to revoke the charter. 它最终在1965年回到了十大菠菜导航网址.

In addition to being the founding house of Delta Tau Delta, 在其历史进程中, the house has served as a private residence, 寄宿公寓, 一个茶馆, a display area for Delta Tau Delta national fraternity, and the office of the Heritage Resource Center (later named 历史性的伯大尼).

国家历史地标

旧主

The centerpiece of the 菠菜网lol正规平台 campus, 旧主 is one of America’s finest examples of collegiate Gothic architecture.

建于1858年, 老主楼包括毕业典礼大厅, 用于音乐会, 会的, 讲座, 引人注目的演示, 特殊功能, 晚餐和其他聚会. 内战结束后, steps were  taken to complete the second wing of the building, 哪个是用作教堂的. This became known as Commencement Hall at the time of its dedication in 1871.

At the opposite end of 旧主 is Kirkpatrick Hall of Life Sciences, 致力于生物学, 微生物学和植物学实验室, 一个温室, 教师办公室, 实验室, 图书馆的房间, 还有会议室. 旧主 also is the home of the Academic Parlour, 用于讲座, 招待会, and special gatherings; the Trustee Board Room; Trustee Hall of Fame Room; Office of the Provost; Office of the 总统; and classrooms.

Restoration work on 旧主 began with the exterior during the initial phase in 1976 and continued through 1984.

社会大厅, 包括东翼, burned in 1879 and was not rebuilt until 1911-12, 当时它被重新命名为伯爵W. 奥格尔贝农业大厅. Oglebay Hall was again restored in 1998-99 and renamed Kirkpatrick Hall of Life Sciences.

老会议厅 is a church used occasionally for services throughout the year, 比如妇女历史周, but particularly during the summer months, when Bethany Memorial Church conducts services there on Sundays. 访问ing religious groups have also used the old church on special occasions.

The church was used for regular worship services from 1851 until 1915 and was a simple, 没有装饰的长方形建筑. After the new Bethany Memorial Church was built in 1914-15, the meeting house was only used on special occasions.

Prior to 1900, some maintain that almost 800 ministers were ordained in this church. On commencement each year from the opening of 菠菜网lol正规平台 until 1955, 伯大尼会堂的长老们, 伯大尼学院的教授, and graduating seniors who had committed themselves to the Christian ministry, gathered in the first Bethany Church and later the Bethany Meeting House in the early morning for a service of commitment and ordination.

选择自己的旅程

Due to time constraints, areas of interest, etc., our visitors are seeking different aspects of the Bethany experience. Therefore, we have developed a list of available tours, the costs, and the approximate time required.

Please contact 历史性的伯大尼 to reserve a time.

You may pick and choose as you like – a tour 点菜.

之旅 Time 价格*
坎贝尔的豪宅 一个半小时 $4.00/$2.00
坎贝尔公墓 ½小时 $1.00
老会议厅 ½小时 $1.00
旧主 ½小时 $1.00
坎贝尔的房间 1小时 $1.00

There is no charge for unguided tours of the 坎贝尔公墓, 旧主 and the 老会议厅.

* Adults and children ages 6-17; children ages 0 to 5 are free *

For reservations, bus groups, meals, advice on lodging or further information contact:

历史性的伯大尼
主街7729号
Bethany, WV 26032
电话:615.327.1444
电子邮件: info@discipleshistory.org