John Larson
2009 Davis Award Recipient, John Larson
Dr. Craig Atwood
“Back in late 1980s in the days when I was in the PEC Office, I was wondering about exactly what were the connections between the old Unitas Fratrum and the Eastern Orthodox Church that are sometimes mentioned in Moravian history. I turned to a recent graduate of Moravian Theological Seminary who seemed to know a…
Michael and Martha Hartley
“The 2011 recipients of the Archie K. Davis Award are Mo and Martha Hartley. Tonight’s award is very special because 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of historian, Moravian and businessman Archie Davis… and it is the first time two people have shared the most prestigious award of the Wachovia Historical Society. I…
Helen Copenhaver Hanes
“The Archie K. Davis Award, named for the late banker, businessman, historian and scholar, is awarded by the Wachovia Historical Society to honor an individual who has made significant contributions to regional and cultural history. It is my great honor tonight to introduce the 2012 recipient of this award: Copey Hanes. “Not long ago, Copey…
The Rev. Dr. Nola Knouse
The 2013 recipient of the Davis Award was The Rev. Dr. Nola Knouse. The Rev. Dr. Daniel Crews introduced The Rev. Dr. Nola Knouse, Director of the Moravian Music Foundation. Dr. Crews presented the Society’s Archie K. Davis Award to Dr. Knouse. In his remarks, Dr. Crews said that, while Nola is best known for…
Graham H. Rights
“In recognition of the contributions of the late Archie K. Davis to the study and appreciation of the history of North Carolina and our nation, the Wachovia Historical Society established the Archie K. Davis Award in 1999 to recognize individuals whose outstanding contributions and devotion to the history of our region, state and nation have…
Molly Rawls
Mrs. Molly Grogan Rawls was presented the Davis Award in 2015 in recognition for all she has done to promote and preserve history through her scholarship and writings and because of her involvement in many other worthwhile causes. Molly is a native of Winston-Salem and attended local public schools. She graduated from the University of…
Philip Dunigan
For more than thirty years, this award recipient has been a behind-the-scenes force of nature in the study, interpretation, publication, and performance of music from the Moravian collections. He has promoted the musical and historical heritage of the Moravians through passionate and well-informed advocacy, brilliant and tireless research, top-quality performances and recordings, and willing and…
Bradford L. Rauschenberg
A former research and restoration director and a very familiar face across the decades at Old Salem, Mr. Bradford L. Rauschenberg received the 2017 Archie K. Davis which was presented by Mo and Martha Hartley on behalf of the Society. Brad was the 20th recipient of this prestigious award which is presented at each annual…
Paula Locklair
The 2018 Archie K. Davis Award for History was awarded to Paula Welshimer Locklair. Paula was recognized for her outstanding accomplishments in the field of history. Earlier in 2017, Mrs. Locklair completed 46 years of service at Old Salem Museums and Gardens where since 2005 she was Vice President of Education. She has also authored…