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14407
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King George III and King George VI have something in common: they were both embarrassed by women. The first of the two created quite a stir in North Carolina a long time ago.
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14429
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The Freedom Train is a traveling shrine of Liberty, carrying directly to the American people 128 documents from which our government of free people has been evolved; records constituting the most precious pieces history. The Train will make five stops in North Carolina during the course of its tour through the 48 states.
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14569
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In addition to Africans, there were also Indian and white slaves, and there were many rules and regulations in force with respect to their treatment.
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14582
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Violators of the law in our day and time may thing they are getting rather severe punishment, but in examining what took place as punishment in North Carolina during the days of the Lore Proprietors - 1665 to 1730 - they should have nothing to complain about.
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14597
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The State of Franklin was a short-lived commonwealth, but during its brief existence it underwent some hectic experiences.
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20752
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Moore describes how different qualifications for voting were during the days of the Lords Proprietors compared to the present time.
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14507
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At one time indigo represented the leading money crop for plantation owners along the coast. This article presents the interesting story of the indigo's beginning in colonial Carolina.
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14538
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Compulsory military service was in effect during Colonial days, long before the Revolution occurred, and there were many unique features in connection with its enforcement.
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14547
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Getting drunk, using profanity and fishing on Sundays were some of the things which were sternly forbidden during the colonial period of North Carolina's history.
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14784
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During the American Civil War, a shipyard on the Cape Fear River turned out many war ships for the Confederate Navy.
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14852
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The original boundary line between North and South Carolina, established more than two centuries ago, was clearly proved in recent years by a stately pine tree whose age is found to exceed 350 years. And if it weren't for this tree, chances are the states would still be squabbling over the location of the state line.
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20387
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Moore recounts how Jeff Norment, a slave owned by Michael Cronly, saved and preserved New Hanover County's records from Gen. William T. Sherman's approaching Union army.
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32943
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Some individuals are of the opinion that the state was named for Charles IX, of France. The best authorities, however, are agreed that Charles I of England deserves this distinction.
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14647
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Llewellyn Markwick was an affable Englishman who came to Wilmington during colonial days. And then, one day, he disappeared, and no trace of him was found until eight years later.
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14667
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The John Kuners played an important part in the observance of Christmas in North Carolina during the ante-bellum days and are believed to have obtained their start in Wilmington.
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