George Whitefield and the Creation of the Bethesda Orphan House

Most know George Whitefield as a well known evangelist during the time of Great Awakening. However, many forget of one of his greatest contributions to the colony of Georgia at the time, the Bethesda Orphan House. Using the UGA Special COllections Library and the UGA library, this exhibit investigates George Whitefield and his creation of the Bethesda Orphan House. Historians have many questions and doubts about the motives behind this controversial contribution, but regardless, it is clear that Whitefield had a passion for this project and his mission to spread Christianity throughout the early colonies.