The Oldest Continuously Used Brethren Meetinghouse in Virginia The Cooks Creek Church of the Brethren congregation, whose first church building location was Garber’s Church, is the “mother church” of Bridgewater Church of the Brethren. The date of the earliest services … Continued
There were three brick walkways from the wall to the steps that led into the original Bridgewater church. The women entered the West door to their left. After the men would drive to the side and back of the … Continued
What gave rise to the building of a Brethren meeting house in Bridgewater? There were two prominent businessmen, Rev. S. F. Sanger, a druggist, and Peter S. Miller, a carriage manufacturer, who had become citizens of Bridgewater. It was largely … Continued
Warm Springs Turnpike Park The original Location of the Bridgewater Church of the Brethren is the site of the Warm Springs Turnpike Park in Bridgewater, located at the north end of Bridgewater, right across from Oak Lawn Cemetery. The stone … Continued
A Description of Plain Clothes Dress from the Early 1900’s by Naomi West May I introduce myself? I am Naomi E. Miller West, granddaughter of Bettie Wine Thomas, 1851 – 1938, whose dress I am wearing. The dress is well … Continued
Naomi West models a dress of her grandmother, Bettie Wine Thomas (1851 – 1938). This dress and bonnet would have been typical for the “sisters” to wear when they went to church. The prayer covering or cap would have been … Continued
100 Years Ago, December 21, 1907 compiled and delivered by Pastor Robert Alley, December 16, 2007 Two persons now in our congregation were living on December 21, 1907. Only one of them lived in Bridgewater, and she was only 3 … Continued