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36269
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The measurement of Edenton’s historical significance to North Carolina extends back the mid eighteenth century, when it was the state capital. The measure of its history extends to modern day, with the town’s efforts to preserve its Colonial roots. This is evident in facilities such as the courthouse, built in 1767, and historic houses such as the Barker House, built in 1783.
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22658
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North Carolina's coastal region is home to a rich African-American history with locations that reflect the highs and lows for this group during and after slavery. For example, the Great Dismal Swamp became a place of refuge for those seeking freedom before and during the American Civil War as part of the Maritime Underground Railroad. Other places on this route, such as Wilmington, are known for their role in slavery, while James City is known as a place populated by freed blacks.
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Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 2, Spring 2015, p28-33, il, por Periodical Website
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15665
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Edenton, the county seat of Chowan County, is Our State Magazine's featured Tar Heel Town of the Month.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 79 Issue 7, Dec 2011, p41-44, 46, 48, 50-53, il Periodical Website
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4964
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Edenton was a hotbed of revolutionary fervor when the American nation was coming into being. Among its contributions were a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a signer of the U.S. Constitution, and the Edenton Tea Party. Huso describes the patriots, protestors, and politicians who peopled these momentous times in Edenton.
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4965
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The first recorded women's political rally in America took place when Penelope Barker organized fifty women to participate in the Edenton Tea Party on October 25, 1774, in order to send the English government a message of what women in North Carolina were prepared to do to resist repressive laws. Smith recounts the life of this revolutionary woman.
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25043
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Edenton has a proud history that became particularly significant in 1774. That history is memorialized during the holidays. Special Christmas events highlight the sacrifices of women and their contributions to the history of the town.
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Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Holiday 2001, p18-20, il Periodical Website
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15920
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State and National citizens mourned the death of Justice James Iredell on October 20, 1799. In August the ill Iredell returned to his Edenton home. No contemporary accounts of his funereal exist but it is believed events were typical of eastern North Carolina with burial within a family cemetery, funeral oration Sunday following burial, and an extravagant funeral feast.
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39264
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History of the Smallwood Family; Past and Present History of Aurora, NC; Facts About Bath, NC; List of other articles written by Robert Tripp Bonner that appeared in the Washington Progress.
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Pamteco Tracings (NoCar F262.B37 P35), Vol. 14 Issue No. 1, June 1998, p45-49
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1925
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Although considered a significant event in North Carolina's Revolutionary period, many questions still surround Edenton's Tea Party of October 25, 1774. Arthur describes the event and addresses questions concerning its authenticity.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 62 Issue 5, Oct 1994, p13-14, il
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37220
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Article about the Hettrick Brothers from 1954. They came from Pennsylvania after the Civil War with Dutch nets to improve fishing, used the nets to kill blackbirds, had a sawmill, and had a bakery in Edenton, NC.
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5977
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On October 25, 1774, Penelope Barker organized fifty women to participate in the Edenton Tea Party, in order to tell the government in England what North Carolina women were prepared to do to resist repressive laws. Griffin discusses the event, which was \"the earliest instance of political activity on the part of women in the American colonies.\"
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New East (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 4 Issue 3, June 1976, p24-27, il
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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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35525
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Ragan examined an artistic expression array manifested on canvases literal and figurative. It was revealed in Edenton and Tryon Palace’s restorations. The State Library’s film service expansion and ECU’s summer drama program’s production of “The Lost Colony” displayed it. Poetry and prose were showcased in Atlantic Christian’s Crucible and ECU’s Poet-in-Residence program.
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New East (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 1 Issue 1, Jan/Feb 1973, p20-21, 40-43
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35579
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The historic trail of Eastern NC, covering towns such as Fayetteville and Windsor, was a road with plenty of landmarks. Contained for the tourists’ consideration were many of the state’s acre bound treasures—over two thirds, according to the author. Examples of these historic properties were Charles B. Aycock’s birthplace and the James Iredell House.
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New East (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 1 Issue 4, Aug/Sept 1973, p30-31