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My recent column about North Carolina’s “First in Freedom” claim established the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. But now, as legendary broadcaster Paul Harvey frequently said, you’re going to hear “the rest of the story.”
My recent column about North Carolina’s “First in Freedom” claim established the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. But now, as legendary broadcaster Paul Harvey frequently said, you’re going to hear “the rest of the story.”
 
We were invited to attend the meeting of Pamlico Partners for Democracy, a group concerned about current threats to Democracy.
We were invited to attend the meeting of Pamlico Partners for Democracy, a group concerned about current threats to Democracy.
 
August 15, 1754 | Benjamin Hawkins was born in Warren County. He became one of North Carolina’s first United States Senators.
August 15, 1754 | Benjamin Hawkins was born in Warren County. He became one of North Carolina’s first United States Senators.
 
When the American people were debating whether to adopt our Constitution, North Carolina (a hotbed of anti-federalism) took the lead in ensuring the document was amended to include a bill of rights.
When the American people were debating whether to adopt our Constitution, North Carolina (a hotbed of anti-federalism) took the lead in ensuring the document was amended to include a bill of rights.
 
Although born in Scotland in 1733, Samuel Johnston lived in North Carolina from infancy. Historians have described the native Scot as a "prominent voice for the Patriot cause" who possessed "Revolutionary zeal." Even so, many North Carolinians today are unaware of his illustrious political and legal
Although born in Scotland in 1733, Samuel Johnston lived in North Carolina from infancy. Historians have described the native Scot as a "prominent voice for the Patriot cause" who possessed "Revolutionary zeal." Even so, many North Carolinians today are unaware of his illustrious political and legal
 
Called by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1789, the Fayetteville Convention was the second meeting to consider ratification of the Federal Constitution in North Carolina.
Called by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1789, the Fayetteville Convention was the second meeting to consider ratification of the Federal Constitution in North Carolina.
 
Named in honor of the first president of the United States, George Washington, the coastal county of Washington was established in 1799.
Named in honor of the first president of the United States, George Washington, the coastal county of Washington was established in 1799.
 
Originally established and owned by Declaration of Independence signer Joseph Hewes in about 1777, the Edenton Ropewalk was the first ropewalk built in North Carolina and was one of the first ropewalks in North America.
Originally established and owned by Declaration of Independence signer Joseph Hewes in about 1777, the Edenton Ropewalk was the first ropewalk built in North Carolina and was one of the first ropewalks in North America.
 
North Carolina history enthusiasts are aware that President George Washington nominated James Iredell Sr. (namesake of Iredell County) as one of the first justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. Far fewer are aware that another Washington appointee to the high court called North Carolina home, albeit...
North Carolina history enthusiasts are aware that President George Washington nominated James Iredell Sr. (namesake of Iredell County) as one of the first justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. Far fewer are aware that another Washington appointee to the high court called North Carolina home, albeit...
 
Samuel Johnston, one of early North Carolina's most durable politicians, served as governor during the debate over the ratification of the United States Constitution.
Samuel Johnston, one of early North Carolina's most durable politicians, served as governor during the debate over the ratification of the United States Constitution.
 
The first natives in the region were the Weapemeoc, and their central trading town, also called Weapemeoc, was located near the present site of Edenton.
The first natives in the region were the Weapemeoc, and their central trading town, also called Weapemeoc, was located near the present site of Edenton.
 
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