The Third Provincial Congress was one of the most important steps in North Carolina’s path to declaring independence in 1776 and its ongoing journey toward realizing a vision of freedom. Delegates from around the state came together from August 20 through September 10, 1775 to voice their common desire for a government that better represented […]

The Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation invites you to a special ceremony and historical marker unveiling on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 8 AM, on the grounds of the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum. We will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Liberty Tree, a Virginia live oak with significant local ties to American history. Join us at 8 […]

The small town of Faith in eastern Rowan County, NC, welcomes hundreds of visitors each year to its week-long Faith Fourth of July celebration. A tradition since 1946, the celebration allows the town to bask in patriotic pride with red, white, and blue banners, flags, and clothing everywhere you look. It is considered one of […]

Battle of Ramsour’s Mill Living History Weekend Battle of Ramsour’s Mill Living History Weekend – Lincoln County Historical Association – Lincolnton, NC For additional details, see June 21, 2025 calendar posting

Battle of Ramsour’s Mill Living History Weekend – Lincoln County Historical Association – Lincolnton, NC Battle of Ramsour’s Mill Living History Weekend The Battle of Ramsour’s Mill Living History Weekend commemorates the June 20, 1780 Battle of Ramsour’s Mill, when Whigs met Tories on a hillside just outside the little town of Lincolnton. In 2025, […]