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35504
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NC's celebration of the US’ birthday wasn’t confined on ship. It also involved cruising by places on land that showcased NC’s contribution to America’s history. There were towns such as Edenton, Bath, and New Bern. It included dwellings like Orton Plantation, the Benjamin Wright House, and Tryon Palace. Also were landmarks such as the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Wright Brothers Memorial, and Blockade Runner Museum.
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New East (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 4 Issue 3, June 1976, p8-10, 12-14
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35510
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How historic Bath earned its title as a national historic district: by being the colonial capital and the first incorporated town in the state. This small town, made up of 231 denizens, earned its popularity through shops such as The Tu Da Shoppe and Pirate’s Treasure. Playing a greater role, though, was many and varied displays of southern hospitality.
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New East (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 3 Issue 5, Nov/Dec 1975, p19-21
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16078
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Towns appeared only after established proprietary rule and the state's first incorporated town was Bath. A charter was granted in 1705 complete with town boundaries and a group of commissioners charged with town layout, selling lots, and building essential infrastructure like a courthouse, church and market.
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24630
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Bath, the oldest town in North Carolina, is seeking funds to restore the historic town by purchasing restoring old homes and limiting modern construction within the town limits.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 26 Issue 9, October 1958, p10-11, il
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13091
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To mark the 250th anniversary of the oldest town in North Carolina, a pageant was written and performed by Governor Hodges, among others. Local churches held special homecomings, and numerous visitors from throughout the state gathered at historical meetings, high teas, and street dances.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 23 Issue 9, Sept 1955, p12-13, 29, f
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21969
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This article discusses the significant homes and people of Bath. Included in the article are the old Marsh home, the first library in the state, and the old Fort, as well as residents such as Christopher Gayle, Mary Evans, and Tobias Knight.
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