North Carolina has, over time, developed a reputation as a battleground state. Tar Heels may be surprised to learn, however, that North Carolinians, with opposing opinions, once unfortunately settled their political debate on an actual battleground -- the 1771 Battle of Alamance.
Published: Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 @ 4:59 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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New Bern may be best known as the birthplace of Pepsi Co., the world's third largest food and beverage company. But it is also home to one of North Carolina's most financially unstable tourist attractions — Tryon Palace — and the neighboring North Carolina History Center.
Published: Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 @ 12:40 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Tryon Palace is a collection of historic buildings and museums that offer visitors a glimpse into North Carolina's past. The site's stated mission is to "engage present and future generations in the history of North Carolina from early settlement and development of statehood through the...
Published: Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 @ 4:17 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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I like field trips so much that my boys go not just on their regular school-organized trips but also on Hood Academy field trips of my own design. Over the years, we've visited the State Capitol and state museums of natural science and history in Raleigh, the Moore's Creek National Battlefield...
Published: Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 @ 4:20 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Originally a part of Bath County, Craven was annexed in 1712, and named after one of the Carolina Lord Proprietors, the Earl of Craven.
Published: Sunday, June 30th, 2013 @ 3:31 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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North Carolina's newly sworn-in governor, Pat McCrory recently visted eastern North Carolina and met with representative from many locat governments at the Tryon Palace in New Bern, North Carolina's former center of government in colonial America.
Published: Thursday, January 10th, 2013 @ 5:57 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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