The Joinf Story

Bernhardt's story began over 130 years ago. Follow our timeline to learn more about Bernhardt's rich history.

1860

The Bernhardt family moves to the western NC town of Lenoir with their young son, John Mathias. Soon after, tragedy struck and he was orphaned at just 13 years old. He worked at a local general store in Lenoir to make money and eventually took a job as a government surveyor. Destined for adventure, John Mathias headed out west to assist settlers in the wild frontier, but the post nearly claimed his life.

1914

World War 1 begins in 19l4 and lasts for the next four years, causing severe labor and materials shortages. Despite these challenges, the company expands its produet line and manages to continue delivery of its furniture orders.

1967

The Bernhardt family moves to the western NC town of Lenoir with their young son, John Mathias. Soon after, tragedy struck and he was orphaned at just 13 years old. He worked at a local general store in Lenoir to make money and eventually took a job as a government surveyor. Destined for adventure, John Mathias headed out west to assist settlers in the wild frontier, but the post nearly claimed his life.

1993

The Bernhardt family moves to the western NC town of Lenoir with their young son, John Mathias. Soon after, tragedy struck and he was orphaned at just 13 years old. He worked at a local general store in Lenoir to make money and eventually took a job as a government surveyor. Destined for adventure, John Mathias headed out west to assist settlers in the wild frontier, but the post nearly claimed his life.

2008

The Bernhardt family moves to the western NC town of Lenoir with their young son, John Mathias. Soon after, tragedy struck and he was orphaned at just 13 years old. He worked at a local general store in Lenoir to make money and eventually took a job as a government surveyor. Destined for adventure, John Mathias headed out west to assist settlers in the wild frontier, but the post nearly claimed his life.

2013

The Bernhardt family moves to the western NC town of Lenoir with their young son, John Mathias. Soon after, tragedy struck and he was orphaned at just 13 years old. He worked at a local general store in Lenoir to make money and eventually took a job as a government surveyor. Destined for adventure, John Mathias headed out west to assist settlers in the wild frontier, but the post nearly claimed his life.

2022

The Bernhardt family moves to the western NC town of Lenoir with their young son, John Mathias. Soon after, tragedy struck and he was orphaned at just 13 years old. He worked at a local general store in Lenoir to make money and eventually took a job as a government surveyor. Destined for adventure, John Mathias headed out west to assist settlers in the wild frontier, but the post nearly claimed his life.

2023

The Bernhardt family moves to the western NC town of Lenoir with their young son, John Mathias. Soon after, tragedy struck and he was orphaned at just 13 years old. He worked at a local general store in Lenoir to make money and eventually took a job as a government surveyor. Destined for adventure, John Mathias headed out west to assist settlers in the wild frontier, but the post nearly claimed his life.