Record #:

16083

Author(s):

Babits, L.E.

Abstract:

In 1974, archaeological digs began at Halifax which included professionals and students from Meredith College. The goal of excavation was to locate and examine a large unidentified building on a 1769 city map. Preliminary digs determined the location on the map to be correct and determined it was a household complete with tableware fragments and a large hearth used for cooking.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 14 Issue 1, Sept 1974, p4-5, por

Subject(s):

Halifax--Buildings, structures, etc.

Record #:

16094

Author(s):

Babits, L.E.

Abstract:

The Revolutionary Army can be broken down into two separate entities, the militia and the continentals. Militia were required to fight but generally remained within their own state, whereas, the continentals were enlisted and fought wherever they were needed. North Carolina sent nine continental regiments into battle; comprised of farmers and merchants sent for training at Halifax.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 15 Issue 1, Fall 1975, p6-9, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783

Record #:

16096

Author(s):

Babits, L.E.

Abstract:

The most effective unit of the state's militiamen was organized under Lieutenant Colonel Henry Dixon. His men must have been drilled continuously based on their discipline in battle. A second noteworthy group of North Carolina militia were the \"over mountain men.\" This unit lacked formal military training but, as a group, functioned as a disciplined and organized regiment.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Winter 1976, p33-36, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783