Chavis enlisted in the 5th Regiment of Virginia (1778), serving for three years before discharge. He gained notoriety as a prominent free Black preacher and schoolteacher.
This historical monument at the end of Liberty Point at the intersection between Person and Bow Streets honors the 55 local residents who signed the Liberty Point Resolves, an association that started the independence movement in Cumberland County during the American Revolution.
A monument to the Marquis de Lafayette, a Patriot in the American Revolution. Located in Cross Creek Park off of Ann Street in Fayetteville.
When loyalist forces reached Moores Creek on Feb. 27, 1776, it sparked the first battle of the American Revolution in North Carolina. The National Park Service site offers a visitors center, miles of trails and a November candlelight tour of the battlefield after dark.
Located in Wentworth, the Museum and Archives of Rockingham County features exhibits on Rockingham County history, including the American Revolution. It also houses documents and resources related to the American Revolution in Rockingham County.
The North Carolina State Capitol has been the seat of state government since it opened in June of 1840. At one point, the building housed the office of the Governor, the Supreme Court and the chambers of the General Assembly, as well as various other state offices.
Step into history at Roanoke Island Festival Park, a 27-acre site where you can explore life as it was for the first English settlers in 1585. Costumed interpreters bring the Settlement Site and the Elizabeth II ship to life, while interactive exhibits at the American Indian Town and Adventure Museum offer a hands-on experience for all ages.
The State Archives in Raleigh has a wealth of historical documents and resources related to the American Revolution in North Carolina.
Thomas Day, a free Black man, came to Milton in the 1820s. There he produced furniture and other wood pieces for esteemed clientele. With help from the enslaved people on his property and free artisans living with him, his influence on other craftsmen is seen around the state. As of February 2024, the workshop was designated as a State Historic Site.
This historic site in New Bern was the first permanent capital of North Carolina and played a significant role in the state's history during the American Revolution.