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44360
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Already a practicing attorney in 1831 at the age of 20, Asa Biggs and wife Martha had 10 children of the span of 22 years, and according legend room was added on to their house each time with the birth of a child. His ranking position as a Confederate States Judge forced Biggs and his family to flee their home in 1862 with the approach of the Federal Army on Williamston. In the late 1970s, the Martin County Historical Society purchased the home from the Fowden family. Besides honoring Asa Biggs, the house also is home to the Francis M. Manning History and Research Library.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 1, January 2025,
p39-41, il
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44364
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The museum includes a historic park and galleries contained within the ca. 1848 Kelly-Farrior House .property. George and Ila Cowan founded the museum in 1981. The Museum will host a public event on March 22, 2025 entitled "Climate Extravaganza". Funding for the museum comes from Duplin County Government, North Carolina Natural and Cultural Resources grants and the American Rescue Plan Act.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 1, January 2025,
p14-17, il
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44362
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Taking place on February 27, 1776, the battle along Moore's Creek involved 1,66 Loyalists and 1,000 Patriots. The battlefield has been a federal site since 1926, becoming part of the National Park Service in 1933. Col. Richard Caswell led the Patriots and achieved victory, compromising Moore's Creek Bridge and successfully routing Loyalist forces as they attempted to cross.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 1, January 2025,
p48-51, il
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44366
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An important historical document in the history of the American Revolution Halifax Resolves was adopted in the town of Halifax on April 12, just months before the Declaration of Independence. Buildings of historical note in Halifax include the Eagle Tavern, the Sally-Billy House, the 1760 Owens House and the Burgess law office.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 1, January 2025,
p54-57, il
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44363
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Dating to 1758, the Cupola house was built by Francis Corbin, the king's business representative in North Carolina. In the early 20th century, the last resident sold the home's magnificent woodwork to the Brooklyn Museum in New York City. A foundation was created soon thereafter to protect and restore the home. Recently, the Brooklyn Museum has made the decision to return Cupola's original woodwork.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 1, January 2025,
p20-23, il
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44365
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Sycamore Hill Gateway Plaza at Greenville Town Common is the first of six stops on the Pitt County African American Cultural Trail. Other stops on the trail include the Emerald Loop Town Common Shelter, C.M. Eppes high School site and "The Block" along Albemarle Ave.,
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 1, January 2025,
p26-31, il
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44361
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Originally built between 1767 and 1770, Tryon Palace served as the official governor's residence of North Carolina until the state's capitol was moved to Raleigh in 1794. The mansion burned in 1798 but was rebuilt in the mid-20th century and reopened to the public in 1959.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 1, January 2025,
p42-45, il
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44359
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The Murfreesboro Historic District comprises fourteen maintained and endowed sites within a twelve block area. Architecture in the district has a distinct New England influence. Among the sites is Hertford Academy, from which Chowan University was established and the William Rhea Museum, which is the oldest commercial brick building in North Carolina.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 1, January 2025,
p32-35, il
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44398
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"Bertie, Halifax and Martin Counties form a peanut supply trifecta, providing eastern North Carolinians with a myriad of flavors of scrumptious goobers." Companies noted in this article are Bertie County Peanuts, Mackey's Ferry Peanuts and aunt Ruby's Peanuts. All three started within a few years of each other.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 2, March 2025,
p8-11, il, por
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44403
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"No trip to Washington would be complete without shopping and exploring the many unique shops in the historic downtown area. Washington was the first town named after George Washington in 1776 and was one of the significant seaports during the Revolutionary War." A central attraction is the Turnage Theater, built in 1910. In 1928, it was one of the first theaters in Eastern North Carolina to offer sound with motion pictures.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 2, March 2025,
p26-29, il
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44402
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"Edenton's downtown shopping district, a three block section of South Broad Street, reached a tipping point in February with all its storefront properties either occupied or renovated for new tenants." New businesses noted are a cigar shop, Graybeard's; a tea shop, Edenton Tea Company; a gift shop, My Custom Swag and novelty used book, plant, candle and soap shop called Artemis.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 2, March 2025,
p50-53, il
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44399
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Located in Rose Hill, Duplin began in the 1960s. The company makes a little over 55 varieties of wine and get over a million visitors a year. After a period of success with catering events, Duplin opened its own restaurant in 2001.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 2, March 2025,
p20-23, il
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44569
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Entry to Bertie Beach is located on 243 Bel Gra Road in Merry Hill where the Chowan River meets the Albemarle Sound. The area is managed by Bertie County Parks and Recreation.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 4, July 2025,
p30-32, il
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44629
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Each December, the gardens are open from 6-9 pm for Winter Lights, now a holiday tradition in Dare County for the past 15 years. According to Executive Director Brendan Medlin, visitors can experience a self-paced your of the lighted gardens at night not only for seeing natural beauty but also for seeing holiday themed lights and displays. In 2025, two additions to the event will include the Conservatory Greenhouse and the Sensory Garden.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 6, November 2025,
p12-17, il
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44630
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The event is run by the Perquimans County Restoration Association. The house was built in 1730 by Quaker Abraham Sanders. Volunteers run the site throughout the year. The building is noted as North Carolina's oldest brick home.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 17 Issue 6, November 2025,
p36-38, il
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