Jacob Forney Sr. and Maria Berger Forney
Jacob Forney and his wife Maria were among the first settlers to what is now Lincoln County - arriving here about 1752 following John Beatty and Adam ...
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William Reardon
It seems only fitting that on Black History Month that we honor black patriots who fought in the Revolution and what better place to start than right ...
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Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge
On February 18th, Loyalist forces began their march towards the coast in North Carolina to meet British troops. What comes next may be one of th...
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Happy 294th Birthday George
We were blessed with forefathers who despite their many personal flaws, thought deeply about their actions made on behalf of our country and the...
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Legislating a Fledgling Nation
In early February 1776, the Second Continental Congress debated opening trade with foreign powers and forming alliances, a major step toward full sepa...
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The Catawba Indians
In the two centuries leading up to the American Revolution, North Carolina's Native population declined dramatically. Although exact numbers are...
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The Battle of Cowan's Ford
The Battle of Cowan's Ford, fought on February 1, 1781, was a significant engagement during the American Revolutionary War, where American militia att...
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Military Motions
This 3rd week of January 1776 was much like the first, lots of activity. These events leaned more towards the up-and-coming military and how it could ...
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250 Years of Common Sense
The 250th anniversary of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" is a significant event that celebrates the enduring impact of his revolutionary ideas. Th...
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Starting the New Year Off…
There will be many 250th Anniversaries of things this year…Some significant ones right off the bat. · ...
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The Legendary Crossing of the Delaware River
As related in a letter dated the following day, General George Washington writes to Congress from his headquarters in Trenton, New Jersey, to report t...
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Farewell Parties
Who doesn’t love a great party? Our founding fathers were known for their parties for different reasons. In December of 1783, there was reason t...
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Colonial Taverns
Colonial taverns during the Revolutionary War served as crucial community hubs for socializing, business, and political debates serving as cente...
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Lydia Darragh, the Unknowing Spy
Lydia Barrington was born in 1729 in Dublin to Mary Aldridge and John Barrington, the youngest child of six. On November 2, 1753, she married the fami...
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Anniversary of Mayflower Landing
In November 1620, 102 brave souls landed in Plymouth. They created the Mayflower Compact and expanded English colonization in North America. The Mayfl...
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From Humble Beginnings…
The home known as Vesuvius proudly sits as the oldest standing home in Lincoln County. Built in 1792 by General Joseph Graham, Vesuvius has seen over ...
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