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
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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.
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.
In 1835 in Raleigh, Gaston wrote the lyrics to “The Old North State,” adapting the melody from a tune he heard performed by Swiss bellringers. This blend of local pride and international influence created a song that would endure as a symbol of North Carolina’s identity.
Regardless if the public engages with the digital exhibit, archive, traveling exhibit, or lesson plans, the goal of this project is to be a tool for students, educators, and community members to engage with their shared history, think about the past, and empower a future that continuously seeks justice for all.
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.Originally inhabited by Keyauwee and Cheraw peoples, North Carolina created Montgomery County in 1779 from part of Anson County in the south-central part of the state. The county name honors General Richard Montgomery, who died in 1775 at the Battle of Quebec during the American Revolution. The county seat moved several times before finally being established in the town of Troy in 1844.
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 established McDowell County in 1842, carving it out of Rutherford and Burke counties in the west-central part of the state. The name pays tribute to Colonel Joseph McDowell, an officer in the American Revolution. The present-day town of Marion developed around the site chosen for the county seat, located near the geographic center of the county.
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