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New Bern-Craven County American Revolution Bicentennial Commission minute book from September, 1973 to December 1976
Minute book of the New Bern/Craven County American Revolution Bicentennial Commission covering the years 1973 to 1976 detailing plans for New Bern and Craven County's celebration of the Bicentennial of the American Revolution.
Position: 989 (15 views)
Richard Dobbs Spaight
A brief biography of the eighth governor of the state of North Carolina, Richard Dobbs Spaight. Reprinted from volume 1, number 2 of the North Carolina Historical Review.
Position: 959 (18 views)
The North Carolina Booklet: The Battle of King's Mountain
The North Carolina booklet outlines the key stages of the American Revolution within the state, with particular emphasis on the Battle of Kings Mountain.
Position: 959 (18 views)
The North Carolina Booklet: The Convention of 1788-89 and the Federal Constitution -- Hillsborough and Fayetteville
The North Carolina Booklet recalls the hands that Hillsborough and Fayetteville play in the writing of the Federal Constitution.
Position: 924 (21 views)
Cornelius Harnett: An Essay In North Carolina History
An essay examining Cornelius Harnett, a pivotal North Carolina patriot whose leadership helped overthrow royal authority and ignite the American Revolution in the colony.
Position: 6 (191 views)
Revolutionary history of North Carolina in three lectures
A history of North Carolina during the Revolutionary War presented in three lectures plus a preliminary sketch on the Battle of the Alamance. Contents include:
The Battle of the Alamance by Francis L. Hawks
The Mecklenburg Declaration of…
The Battle of the Alamance by Francis L. Hawks
The Mecklenburg Declaration of…
Position: 875 (24 views)
Life of the Hon. Nathaniel Macon, of North Carolina ...
Biography of the life of Nathaniel Macon, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
Position: 482 (47 views)
Welcome to the Craven County Extension Homemakers' Tea-Tasting Shoppe & Colonial Crafts
A program for a tea-tasting activity held at the N.E. Mohn House by the Craven County Extension Homemakers during the Bicentennial commemoration of the First Provincial Congress, August 24–25, 1974.
Position: 711 (34 views)
Maryland and North Carolina in the Campaign of 1780-1781 With A Preliminary Notice of the Earlier Battles of the Revolution, In Which the Troops of the Two States Won Distinction
This book was put together by the Maryland Historical Society in 1892 to commemorate both Maryland soldiers and North Carolinian Soldiers for their contribution for the Revolutionary effort.
Position: 794 (29 views)
A Sketch of the Military Career of Captain John Daves of the North Carolina Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution Together With Some Facts of Local and Family History
This book about the New Bern patriot Captain John Daves' military career during the American Revolution was written by his grandson, Major Graham Daves.
Position: 980 (16 views)
The North Carolina Booklet: The Historic Tea Party of Edenton October 25th, 1774
The North Carolina Booklet writes about the events of the Edenton Tea Party that holds close relation to the Boston Tea Party.
Position: 954 (19 views)
The North Carolina Booklet: The Battle of Ramsaur's Mill
The North Carolina booklet discusses the Battle of Ramsour's Mill in 1780.
Position: 875 (24 views)
The Presentation of the Portrait of Abner Nash
Book containing information about the state of North Carolina's second Governor, Abner Nash. The book covers from his life story to his career and contribution to the American Revolution.
Position: 886 (23 views)
Chapter Histories of the North Carolina Daughters of the Revolution
This book was compiled by the state historian of the North Carolina Daughters of the Revolution in 1930. This book includes the history of each chapter of the D.A.R. including the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter in New Bern. The histories include the…
Position: 994 (14 views)
The North Carolina Booklet: Isaac Shelby Revolutionary Patriot and Border Hero
This North Carolina booklet analyzes the Revolutionary-era contributions and military career of Isaac Shelby.
Position: 904 (22 views)