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This article is scheduled to appear in Recall, the magazine of the North Carolina Military Historical Society, and is published here with permission.North Carolina formed Rutherford County (along with Lincoln County) in 1779, effectively abolishing the former Tryon County, named for previous Royal Governor William Tryon. Griffith Rutherford, one of the most prominent Revolutionary patriots in the state and namesake of the county, served on both the battlefield and in the legislature. Eight years later, in 1787, the county seat was established at Rutherfordton.
In March 1776, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and included North Carolina’s delegates William Hooper and John Penn. These representatives traveled to Pennsylvania knowing that they needed to lead the effort to create North Carolina’s first state constitution. With this goal in mind, the men asked Massachusetts delegate, John Adams, for his advice on the subject. Adams first wrote a letter to Hooper, and later, copied it for Penn.
Ready to hit the Road to America 250! Many locations along North Carolina’s historic coast have played a significant role in the story of our country. As luck would have it, a drive down Highway 17 takes you through and near many of these sites and stories.This America 250-themed road trip takes you from the northern border with Virginia to the Wilmington area down south, highlighting key historical landmarks and scenic spots along the way.
North Carolina State Parks is marking America 250 by highlighting powerful symbols of our nation’s history and resilience. One of these symbols, perhaps most-often recognized, is the bald eagle. Bald eagles can be found in a number of state parks across North Carolina, serving as a living reminder of the country’s natural heritage and conservation success. Join us in celebrating this historic anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with our nation's most iconic symbol: the bald eagle.
Although Durham County itself is relatively young–created out of the eastern portions of Orange County and several townships in western Wake County in 1881–the history of this region of the Piedmont is intimately tied to the economic development of the state prior to mass industrialization. West Point on the Eno, a city-owned park in Durham, North Carolina, played a role in the development of what would become Durham County and the history contained at the site is still relevant for audiences across the state today.
North Carolina played a significant role in the American Revolution. From being the first to call for freedom, to being the site of pivotal battles that shifted the trajectory of the war, our state was influential before, during, and after America’s call for independence. Check out these five key events below to learn more about North Carolina’s revolutionary past. 1. First Provincial Congress
This article is scheduled to appear in Recall, the magazine of the North Carolina Military Historical Society, and is published here with permission.
This article is scheduled to appear in Recall, the magazine of the North Carolina Military Historical Society, and is published here with permission.
This article is scheduled to appear in Recall, the magazine of the North Carolina Military Historical Society, and is published here with permission.
North Carolina formed Nash County from Edgecombe in 1777 to honor General Francis Nash, who died from wounds received at the Battle of Germantown. Born in Virginia to Welsh parents in 1742, Nash and his brother Abner relocated to Hillsborough in 1763, where Francis practiced law and served as clerk of court for Orange County. The brothers owned substantial property in the area, including a mill on the Eno River. Through his own marriage and later one of his daughter’s marriages, Francis established connections to the politically powerful Moore and Waddell families.
On Friday, October 3, America 250 NC team members Chelsea Kiefer and Alana Gomez traveled
The word is out: 2026 will be a critical year in both our state and national history. On July 4, Americans will come together to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago.
Following the Boston Tea Party of 1773, British Parliament passed a series of acts that resulted in the closure of the Boston Port and forced residents to quarter military troops. As news of the Intolerable Acts spread, outraged colonists implemented non-importation agreements against British goods, especially East India Tea.
Being able to travel across the state and share the many resources DNCR provides is not just a job, it’s a calling we are all proud to fulfill.
Content from this article is scheduled to appear in Recall, the magazine of the North Carolina Military Historical Society, and is published here with permission.North Carolina formed Moore County from Cumberland County in 1784, naming it in honor of Alfred Moore of Brunswick. Moore served as a captain in the American Revolution and later became a justice on the United States Supreme Court. The town of Carthage became the county seat in 1796.