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The Historic Camden Foundation is using DNA evidence to identify fallen Patriot soldiers.
The Historic Camden Foundation is using DNA evidence to identify fallen Patriot soldiers.
 
What does Independence Day - the 4th of July - mean to you?
 
Happy Anniversary America !! This year, 2011, celebrates 218 years since the British signed the Treaty of Paris in 1783, formally abandoning any claims to the United States.
Happy Anniversary America !! This year, 2011, celebrates 218 years since the British signed the Treaty of Paris in 1783, formally abandoning any claims to the United States.
 
We all recognize the 4th of July as Independence Day - as the day we declared our independence from England. We celebrate the Declaration of Independence has since become our nation's most cherished symbol of liberty.
We all recognize the 4th of July as Independence Day - as the day we declared our independence from England. We celebrate the Declaration of Independence has since become our nation's most cherished symbol of liberty.
 
Perhaps what Independence Day is all about is to reflect on our history and to rekindle our revolutionary spirit every year... our great love of liberty.
Perhaps what Independence Day is all about is to reflect on our history and to rekindle our revolutionary spirit every year... our great love of liberty.
 
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton never called it a Revolution. They referred to the war with England as “The Cause,” according to Pulitzer Prize winning author Joseph Ellis.
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton never called it a Revolution. They referred to the war with England as “The Cause,” according to Pulitzer Prize winning author Joseph Ellis.
 
The United States' soccer match against England ended in a tie, handing the U.S. team victory as the country which last beat the other in a war wins the tiebreaker.
The United States' soccer match against England ended in a tie, handing the U.S. team victory as the country which last beat the other in a war wins the tiebreaker.
 
I’m a long-time activist. I started a Tea Party group in 2009 in my area of North Carolina and have been running it ever since.
I’m a long-time activist. I started a Tea Party group in 2009 in my area of North Carolina and have been running it ever since.
 
Remarks by President Trump at a Salute to America
 
December 15 marks a very special day in our founding history - On that date in 1791, the first 14 states (Vermont had just been admitted to the Union as the 14th state), ratified the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution, known collectively as our Bill of Rights.
December 15 marks a very special day in our founding history - On that date in 1791, the first 14 states (Vermont had just been admitted to the Union as the 14th state), ratified the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution, known collectively as our Bill of Rights.
 
This article discusses the English roots of our American liberty.
 
In history books, Anti-Federalists often are depicted as losers during the constitutional ratification debates. But in many ways, they were victorious
In history books, Anti-Federalists often are depicted as losers during the constitutional ratification debates. But in many ways, they were victorious
 
When the framers met in Philadelphia in the blazing summer of 1787, fierce debate ensued.
 
An amendment to replace the States' influence in the federal government since the 17th Amendment was adopted.
An amendment to replace the States' influence in the federal government since the 17th Amendment was adopted.
 
We seem to be trying to make America into whatever political party you favor. It is about time to consider the real part of July 4, 1776 . . .
We seem to be trying to make America into whatever political party you favor. It is about time to consider the real part of July 4, 1776 . . .
 
Timeline of Events Leading to the Revolutionary War and beyond to its conclusion, and through the anti-climatic birthing pains.
Timeline of Events Leading to the Revolutionary War and beyond to its conclusion, and through the anti-climatic birthing pains.
 
We will celebrate American independence again on July 4. It's a fitting date. It marks the 239th anniversary of the document that declared the original 13 American colonies free from the yoke of British control.
We will celebrate American independence again on July 4. It's a fitting date. It marks the 239th anniversary of the document that declared the original 13 American colonies free from the yoke of British control.
 
Similar to many other coastal counties, Beaufort County (then known as Pamptecough Precinct) was formed out of the larger Bath County in 1705.
Similar to many other coastal counties, Beaufort County (then known as Pamptecough Precinct) was formed out of the larger Bath County in 1705.
 
In 1781, Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis of the British Army defeated Major General Nathanael Greene in a brief but critical Revolutionary War skirmish later known as the Battle of the Guilford Court House.
In 1781, Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis of the British Army defeated Major General Nathanael Greene in a brief but critical Revolutionary War skirmish later known as the Battle of the Guilford Court House.
 
The Ormond Amphitheatre is opening its doors to once again host The Promised Land - the epic true tale of a North Carolina family whose search for freedom spans generations and miles - from fighting in the Revolutionary War to traveling across America in the pursuit of religious freedom.
The Ormond Amphitheatre is opening its doors to once again host The Promised Land - the epic true tale of a North Carolina family whose search for freedom spans generations and miles - from fighting in the Revolutionary War to traveling across America in the pursuit of religious freedom.
 
Serving on the vestry of Saint Thomas Parish in Bath with the (supposedly hanged) pirate, Edward Salter is Blackbeard's widow's second husband, John Barrow.
Serving on the vestry of Saint Thomas Parish in Bath with the (supposedly hanged) pirate, Edward Salter is Blackbeard's widow's second husband, John Barrow.
 
Patriot, Continental Congress member, and North Carolina signer of the Declaration of Independence, John Penn was a native of Caroline County, Virginia.
Patriot, Continental Congress member, and North Carolina signer of the Declaration of Independence, John Penn was a native of Caroline County, Virginia.
 
On October 18, 1772, a 200-ton ship named James and Mary arrived at the port of Charleston, South Carolina. But its passengers, settlers from Northern Ireland, were not allowed to disembark. Charleston authorities believed that the ship was infested with smallpox and had it quarantined for 52 days.
On October 18, 1772, a 200-ton ship named James and Mary arrived at the port of Charleston, South Carolina. But its passengers, settlers from Northern Ireland, were not allowed to disembark. Charleston authorities believed that the ship was infested with smallpox and had it quarantined for 52 days.
 
State Sen. Jeff Tarte, R-Mecklenburg, believes Special Assessment District revenue bonds may be the fairest method of taxation for economic development infrastructure projects even if the financing instrument attracted only one successful applicant in the five years the bonds have been an option...
State Sen. Jeff Tarte, R-Mecklenburg, believes Special Assessment District revenue bonds may be the fairest method of taxation for economic development infrastructure projects even if the financing instrument attracted only one successful applicant in the five years the bonds have been an option...
 
Imagine if Samuel Adams had said: "What's the point to standing up to the British? I mean, King George is the king. He's in control.
Imagine if Samuel Adams had said: "What's the point to standing up to the British? I mean, King George is the king. He's in control.
 
Created from parts of Anson County in 1762, Mecklenburg County includes the largest city in North Carolina.
Created from parts of Anson County in 1762, Mecklenburg County includes the largest city in North Carolina.
 
On January 9, I spoke at the "Honor the Oath" Rally in Raleigh, NC, organized by the Carolina Liberty PAC and a former NC state legislator. That was the day that members of the NC General Assembly took their oath of office.
On January 9, I spoke at the "Honor the Oath" Rally in Raleigh, NC, organized by the Carolina Liberty PAC and a former NC state legislator. That was the day that members of the NC General Assembly took their oath of office.
 
I've been researching the topic for several months, as part of a book project, and have come across a number of fascinating historical figures who deserve to be better known to North Carolinians.
I've been researching the topic for several months, as part of a book project, and have come across a number of fascinating historical figures who deserve to be better known to North Carolinians.
 
The need for government, plain and simple, is because absolute freedom is impossible.
 
Calvin Coolidge once said: "To live under the American Constitution is the greatest political privilege that was ever accorded to the human race."
Calvin Coolidge once said: "To live under the American Constitution is the greatest political privilege that was ever accorded to the human race."
 
As we initiate this ongoing series, this category on what made this a once great nation, we examine our nation's first document.
As we initiate this ongoing series, this category on what made this a once great nation, we examine our nation's first document.
 
Williamsburg, Virginia may have been the Commonwealth of Virginia's second capital, but in the colonial period of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation of the United States of America.
Williamsburg, Virginia may have been the Commonwealth of Virginia's second capital, but in the colonial period of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation of the United States of America.
 
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