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The Moravian Archives collects, preserves and makes available the historical records of the Moravian Church in America, Northern Province, and its members.

 

renovations 2013: reading room closed

Because of the ongoing renovations of the main storage vault, the reading room will be closed until the summer of 2013. Our collections are in storage and cannot be accessed.

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THIS MONTH IN MORAVIAN HISTORY: New herrnhut on st. thomas

In 1738 Moravians on St. Thomas purchased a plantation that would become the oldest Moravian church in the western hemisphere: New Herrnhut on St. Thomas

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new book on haidt

The latest publication on Moravian painter John Valentine Haidt by Vernon H. Nelson can now be purchased at the Moravian Archives.

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inclement weather

The Moravian Archives is located on the North Campus of Moravian College and follows the College in case of extreme weather conditions. Information on closing can be obtained from the Moravian College website

registration for german script course 2013

The 2013 German Script Course is currently full. We will be glad to put your name on the waiting list.

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online donations

Now you can make your donations to the Archives online through JustGive.org

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missed a lecture?

Now you can hear or watch lectures presented at the Moravian Archives.

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posters and reproductions

Find out about the new museum-quality reproductions you can order from the Archives.

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church registers in need of restoration

Many church registers are in a poor state and need to be restored. So far, eleven registers are being restored thanks to generous supporters. Find out how you can help.

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