1776 battle of the American Revolutionary War
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…
One gentleman in North Carolina stood out during the American Revolution as the ultimate leader of men. Whether fighting on the battlefield, speaking in the colonial assembly room, watching over…
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…
In addition to the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge and commemoration of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse that occurred in the last few…
The anniversary of the American Revolution’s Battle of Guilford Courthouse is being honored this weekend in Greensboro. The battle was fought on March 15, 1781. After skirmishes and chases through…
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…
The bridge wasn’t the biggest one in the colony of North Carolina, nor was Moores Creek a large body of water. But for a moment in time on a cold…
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…
Last night, PBS began airing Ken Burns’ documentary, “The American Revolution” and will continue at 8 p.m. tonight with a new episode each night for the next five nights. Covering…
I went to Hillsborough on a recent Saturday for a day of Patriotic frivolity (including tricorn hats, tents, Revolutionary-era clothes, children’s activities, and a colonial market) and to view a…
JLF voices are taking the state by storm. Rick and Donna Martinez are keeping up with their regular gig on State Government Radio. The duo recently brought in JLF resident…