April 12, 1776 marks an important day in American and NC history. In the small eastern town of Halifax, North Carolina's Fourth Provincial Assembly gathered and authorized its three delegates to the Continental Congress to vote for independence. Their thoughts and "resolves" were added to the minutes of their meeting. This was the first official action by any of the thirteen colonies on the road to independence and self-determination. This is how North Carolina became "first in freedom". It is one thing to read about the history it is another all together to watch in unfold "as if" in real time. Halifax, NC is very close to Raleigh and this makes a nice day trip or weekend getaway.  Do youself a favor and make plans to attend this special living history event. I promise you will be touched by the history of the experience. Halifax is like our own little pocket sized Williamsburg! Halifax Days 2024 photo by C. Deal The 250th anniversary of the Halifax R...

As the weather is cooling, it is a great time to get out and explore our beautiful and history state. If you like exploring the past as well as admiring the scenery, be sure to check out the fall schedule of event at the North Carolina Historic Sites webpage. Check out their calendar now so you can start planning your trips.  Whether it is cooking receipts from an 18th century German cookbook or the foodways of the Catawba that has you curious,The President James K. Polk State Historic Site in Pineville has you covered.  18 Century German Cooking, Sep 28 in Pineville It is not too late to catch an Alamance Battleground tour later this week, or wait a couple weeks and visit Fort Dobbs for a living history illustration of barracks life.  Find out why blue jeans are blue and all the skilled work that was required to make them blue in the early days at the Brunswick Town site in Winnabow NC.  Explore 19th Century mourning customs at a monthlong exhibit at House in ...