From Our Archives
Read about people and events in the modern-day history of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Historical Overview
Our History—Conventions
Learn about the history of large assemblies and conventions held by Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Our History—Circuit Overseers
Thousands of circuit overseers provide encouragement to Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world. See how this work got started, and look for ways you can be of support to them.
Our History—Theocratic Building Work
Learn why Jehovah’s Witnesses are constructing thousands of buildings around the world.
Our History—Teaching Through Film and Video
Learn about the history of how Jehovah’s Witnesses have produced films and videos for more than 100 years.
Our History—The Gift of Song, Part 1
Learn about the history of music, including singing, and the role it has played for Jehovah’s Witnesses in their worship.
Our History—The Gift of Song, Part 2
Learn about the various songbooks used by Jehovah’s Witnesses in their worship over the past century.
How the First Kingdom Seeds Were Sown in Portugal
What obstacles did early Kingdom preachers in Portugal overcome?
1870 to 1918
“I Am Reaping Fruit to Jehovah’s Praise”
Although Bible students did not fully understand the issue of Christian neutrality during World War I, their sincerity produced fine results.
1931 to Present
“No Road Too Rough or Too Long”
During the late 1920’s and early 1930’s, zealous pioneers showed their determination to take the good news of God’s Kingdom into the vast Australian outback.
“Kingdom Publishers in Britain—Wake Up!!”
There had been no substantial increase in the number of Kingdom publishers in Britain for ten years! What finally turned things around?
Our History—Preaching in ‘Every Tongue’
Learn how Jehovah’s Witnesses use technology to produce printed and digital literature in more than 1,000 languages.