Record #:

20206

Author(s):

Green, Fletcher M.

Abstract:

This article discusses the celebration of Independence Day in North Carolina from the declaration of the Continental Congress through the first hundred years of the nation.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 31 Issue 3, Jul 1954, p295-320, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fourth of July celebrations--North Carolina--History

Record #:

31704

Author(s):

Arthur, Billy

Abstract:

As the first state to declare July 4 a holiday, North Carolina has a long history of kicking up its heels in celebration of U.S. independence. New Bern held the first celebration in 1778 after congress declared it a national holiday. It wasn’t until nearly 90 years later that any other state made the date official.

Source:

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

Subject(s):

Fourth of July celebrations--North Carolina--History

Record #:

31691

Author(s):

Chaney, Jim

Abstract:

This article describes historical Fourth of July celebrations in Raleigh, which consisted of cannon salutes and toasts. In July of 1800, the Raleigh Register and North Carolina Weekly Advertiser reprinted the Declaration of Independence and published sixteen salutes that were given by cannoneers at the Raleigh independence festival.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 5 Issue 7, July 1973, p8-9, il

Subject(s):

Fourth of July celebrations--North Carolina--History