Although its complete history has been lost to time, a document drafted by patriots in Charlotte is believed to be the colonies’ first written declaration of independence.
HISTORY
The Strength of Sisterhood
In Charlotte, a Daughters of the American Revolution chapter has been getting things done for 127 years — and it’s just getting started.
Resurrection of a Snow Camp Drama
A beloved outdoor drama in Alamance County finds new life through the people who refuse to let it fade.
Where the Halifax Resolves Began
Hidden since 1849, the footprint of the colonial courthouse that helped spark America’s independence has finally been located.
A Revolutionary Road Trip
From towns to battlefields, these 17 sites across our state still echo with the footsteps — and sacrifices — that helped forge a new nation.
On the Path to Freedom
A historian traveled thousands of miles around our state on a quest to compile stories of the American Revolution. In North Carolina, that history lives all around us — even if we can’t see it.
Cloaked in Meaning
In Iredell County, Fort Dobbs State Historic Site provides a window into pre-Revolutionary War life at the edge of North Carolina’s western frontier.
Hidden History: Fort Dobbs
In Statesville, pre-Revolutionary War life is interpreted and shared by volunteers at one of North Carolina’s state historic sites.
Hidden History: Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway
In the heart of North Carolina, the state’s largest privately owned short-line railway is rekindling an appreciation for “slow travel” with a glittering fleet of restored train cars.
