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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.
Edward “Ned” Griffin (c. 1765-1802), an enslaved man from Edgecombe County, North Carolina, waged both physical battles during the Revolutionary War and legal battles to gain his freedom afterward. Patriot calls for liberty during the Revolutionary period were at odds with slavery, but the laws of the new state worked to strengthen the system. A 1777 act of the state General Assembly prevented the emancipation of enslaved people.
North Carolina formed Rockingham County in 1785, out of what was previously the northern half of Guilford County. It was named in honor of Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham. Watson was born May 13, 1730, at his family’s ancestral estate, Wentworth Woodhouse, near Rotherham in Yorkshire, England. As Prime Minister from 1765 to 1766, Rockingham gained support from the American colonies by repealing the Stamp Act. During his second term, from March to June 1782, he helped begin peace negotiations and supported American independence.
This article is scheduled to appear in Recall, the magazine of the North Carolina Military Historical Society, and is published here with permission.
In the predawn mist of February 27, 1776, the quiet banks of Moores Creek in southeastern North Carolina bore witness to a brief but
This article is scheduled to appear in Recall, the magazine of the North Caroli
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.