1775–1783 war between Great Britain and the Thirteen Colonies, which won independence as the United States of America
As we plod through the dog days of summer, parents and grandparents are often looking for new ideas for outings with the youngsters. One possibility to consider is visiting the…
The smoke from the fireworks has cleared. The memories of parades and picnics have faded. The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence has come and gone.…
July 4, 2026, is just days away. It’s the semiquincentennial celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which marked the birth of our country 250 years ago. In…
Did you know that Cornelius Harnett was one of two men that the English Crown refused to pardon in 1776 when it offered to pardon every other North Carolina militiaman…
As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, much discussion surrounds the people, actions, and motivations that made America’s founding possible. Once the Revolutionary War was won, our Founders had to…
I can’t watch the Kentucky Derby without thinking of North Carolina’s heritage of horse racing, particularly in the region around the colonial town of Halifax. The staff at the Halifax…
This Sunday, April 12, North Carolinians celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Halifax Resolves being adopted by the Fourth Provincial Congress in Halifax, North Carolina. The Halifax Resolves represent the…
Last Friday was the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, fought on Feb. 27, 1776. In addition to writing about that crucial battle last year, the John…
As part of the John Locke Foundation’s NC250: Freedom’s Vanguard initiative, this essay contest invited students, scholars, historians, and writers to explore North Carolina’s pivotal role in the American Revolution…
As part of the John Locke Foundation’s NC250: Freedom’s Vanguard initiative, this essay contest invited students, scholars, historians, and writers to explore North Carolina’s pivotal role in the American Revolution…
Tonight at 8 p.m., PBS North Carolina will air the last episode of Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution” documentary series. I have learned a great deal about the complex nature…
As 2026 approaches and America prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, many individuals and groups have undertaken efforts to spotlight North Carolina’s…