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19590
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The tenth installment in this series is a reprint of a title, Informations Concerning the Province of North Carolina, Etc. (1773). This pamphlet documents both the early and late Highland migration in the 18th century of Scotch immigrants to North Carolina.
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24586
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John MacRae (1774-1780) was a Scot who wrote poems and songs and convinced many of his fellow countrymen to immigrate to North Carolina. This article presents his legacy and impact on North Carolina.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 39 Issue 13, December 1971, p8-11, il, por
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34452
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In 1754, Captain Neil Campbell organized a singular voyage for Scottish immigrants looking to settle in the New World. This article discusses their emigration to the Cape Fear region and resulting settlement using historic records, maps, and written histories.
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34865
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Roland’s dance studio in Fayetteville, offers North Carolinians a unique experience—Scottish dance classes. Originally created for male warriors as a form of calisthenics, Scottish dance today is more frequently performed by female dancers. The studio, interested in expanding their offerings, reached out in 2015 to a local instructor who specialized in the dance. Fayetteville itself has a longer history of Scottish dance—a club was formed at Fayetteville High School during the 1950s to celebrate the State’s Scottish immigrants.
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CityView (NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , March/April 2016, p68-71, il, por Periodical Website
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35716
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While exploring around the Cape Fear River, a young man spied a beautiful mermaid, just like the ones that were rumored to be in Scotland. Taking this as a good omen, the man decided to stay in the Cape Fear region and build his life.
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40459
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Appalachian Barn Alliance has preserved more than one hundred barns, such as the one belonging to the Evelyn Anderson family since 1797. This effort is testament to these farm structures’ importance to generations of families, Appalachian culture, and region known as the Burley Belt.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 87 Issue 4, September 2019, p94-98, 100, 102, 104, 106 Periodical Website