Record #:

2932

Author(s):

Arthur, Billy

Abstract:

In 1783, through legislative action and Governor Alexander Martin's proclamation, North Carolina became the first state to declare July Fourth a legal holiday honoring the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 64 Issue 2, July 1996, p12-13, il

Subject(s):

Fourth of July celebrations

Record #:

2962

Author(s):

Landau, Rachael

Abstract:

July 4 is celebrated across the state with activities including parades, clogging, carnivals, craft shows, and fireworks. Celebrations in Oakboro, Faith, Greensboro, and Old Salem are profiled.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 64 Issue 2, July 1996, p27-29, il

Subject(s):

Fourth of July celebrations

Record #:

40780

Author(s):

Abstract:

Source:

The Quarterly Review of the Eastern North Carolina Genealogical Society (F253. Q3X), Vol. 3 Issue No. 3, Summer 1976, p123-153 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fourth of July celebrations

Record #:

40786

Author(s):

Green, Fletcher Melvin

Abstract:

Source:

The Quarterly Review of the Eastern North Carolina Genealogical Society (F253. Q3X), Vol. 3 Issue No. 4, Fall 1976, p185-209 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fourth of July celebrations