Legislating a Fledgling Nation
In early February 1776, the Second Continental Congress debated opening trade with foreign powers and forming alliances, a major step toward full sepa...
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The Catawba Indians
In the two centuries leading up to the American Revolution, North Carolina's Native population declined dramatically. Although exact numbers are...
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The Battle of Cowan's Ford
The Battle of Cowan's Ford, fought on February 1, 1781, was a significant engagement during the American Revolutionary War, where American militia att...
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Military Motions
This 3rd week of January 1776 was much like the first, lots of activity. These events leaned more towards the up-and-coming military and how it could ...
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250 Years of Common Sense
The 250th anniversary of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" is a significant event that celebrates the enduring impact of his revolutionary ideas. Th...
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Starting the New Year Off…
There will be many 250th Anniversaries of things this year…Some significant ones right off the bat. · ...
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The Legendary Crossing of the Delaware River
As related in a letter dated the following day, General George Washington writes to Congress from his headquarters in Trenton, New Jersey, to report t...
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Farewell Parties
Who doesn’t love a great party? Our founding fathers were known for their parties for different reasons. In December of 1783, there was reason t...
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Colonial Taverns
Colonial taverns during the Revolutionary War served as crucial community hubs for socializing, business, and political debates serving as cente...
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Lydia Darragh, the Unknowing Spy
Lydia Barrington was born in 1729 in Dublin to Mary Aldridge and John Barrington, the youngest child of six. On November 2, 1753, she married the fami...
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Anniversary of Mayflower Landing
In November 1620, 102 brave souls landed in Plymouth. They created the Mayflower Compact and expanded English colonization in North America. The Mayfl...
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From Humble Beginnings…
The home known as Vesuvius proudly sits as the oldest standing home in Lincoln County. Built in 1792 by General Joseph Graham, Vesuvius has seen over ...
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The Letters of Abigail Adams
Upon hearing of England’s rejection of the so-called Olive Branch Petition on November 12, 1775, Abigail Adams writes to her husband, John:&ldqu...
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Happy Birthday to the United States Marines
During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress passes a resolution stating that “two Battalions of Marines be raised” for servic...
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John Paul Jones
This year marks the 250th birthday of the United States Navy. As the daughter of a Navy sailor, this is near and dear to me and my family. Keep in min...
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Surrender At Yorktown And Its Toll
The British surrendered at Yorktown on October 19, 1781, when Lord Cornwallis's army succumbed to American and French forces after a prolonged artille...
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