Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Bethany Trivia Question

Q: What led to the destruction of Bethany College in 1857?

A: On Dec. 10, 1857, a fire burned the entire College to the ground. The 3,000-volume library, dormitory, classroom and manuscripts were destroyed. However, classes continued to be held and President Campbell began a campaign to raise money to rebuild the College, and six months later, construction began.