Opinion
America was never meant to be perfect
Creating a constitutional republic from millions of complicated people was never going to produce a perfect nation. It was always going to produce a living one.
Opinion
When Cherokees made a fateful choice
The American Revolution was actually an epic sprawling across multiple decades, regions, peoples, and political factions.
News
250 years later, Halifax Resolves still shape NC’s place in history
On the 250th anniversary of the Halifax Resolves, North Carolina highlights its early leadership in the push for independence and its lasting historical impact.
Opinion
Why the Halifax Resolves matter
On April 12, a large crowd of North Carolinians will gather in the town of Halifax to commemorate the 250th anniversary of a pivotal historical event. It was on April 12, 1776, that 83 delegates representing all 35 (at the time) counties plus nine municipalities affirmed what became known as the Halifax Resolves. They instructed...
Opinion
When war first came to Fayetteville
In the Carolinas, in particular, much of the war consisted of Patriots and Loyalists raiding, robbing, wounding, or killing each other in regular spasms of violence.
Opinion
North Carolinians join the first battle
It was 250 years ago this week that North Carolinians fought in their first formal battle for American independence. But they didn’t fight it in North Carolina — and they didn’t fight British redcoats. As of late 1775, the Continental Army under George Washington was still besieging the primary British army up in Boston. Other...
News
Legislative committee Prepares for America’s 250th
Legislative committee convenes to make plans for the upcoming 250th celebration.
Opinion
North Carolina: Early to the revolution
In early 1776, battle lines in NC had already been drawn between loyalists to the British crown and American patriots. At the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge, these lines burst into the open.
Opinion
N.C.’s Johnston Played Important Role in Founding
His work influenced politics and law in the years leading up to and following the Revolutionary War.
Opinion
Little-Known Johnston Had Illustrious Political and Legal Career
Samuel Johnston played in influential role in state government after independence, and argued a case in state court that became a precedent for the landmark federal Marbury v. Madison decision allowing courts to overturn legislatures.
