Does that date seem familiar? Perhaps you've seen it on the North Carolina state flag. Or on the state seal. It is one of the most significant days in North Carolina history because it is integral to ...
HALIFAX, N.C. (WNCT) – This year, America celebrates its 250th birthday as a free country. July fourth will mark the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But did you know ...
On April 12, 1776, North Carolina became the first colony to formally endorse independence from Britain. The Halifax Resolves instructed North Carolina's delegates to the Continental Congress to vote ...
Nearly 250 years ago on this day, a little town in North Carolina became central to America's push for freedom from Great Britain. Everyone's heard of the Declaration of Independence. Adopted on July ...
HALIFAX, NC – Ronnie Mack leaped onto a small stage in the dimly lit public library. He stared at the two dozen people sitting in the audience. Then he took a deep breath before telling them he'd been ...
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER SATURDAY... The combination of dry fuels, gusty southwest to west winds, and low relative humidity of about 20-30% in the afternoon into the evening will lead to an increased ...
No need to wait for July to begin celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday: Halifax County is celebrating the signing of its historic Halifax Accords this weekend with educational and fun activities ...
On April 12, a large crowd of North Carolinians will gather in the town of Halifax to commemorate the 250th anniversary of a pivotal historical event. It was on April 12, 1776, that 83 delegates ...
Two hundred fifty years ago, Halifax, North Carolina, helped spark the American Revolution. Today, its living history is telling the whole story. Terry Baddoo, Karissa Waddick, Jack Gruber and Scott L ...