History
What You May Not Know About Daylight Saving Time
Whether you are for or against the time hop we have to do twice a year, it's coming. It's once again time to Spring Forward into longer days. If you've ever wondered how we ended up with this bi-annual ritual read up on some little-known facts surrounding Daylight Savings Time. And make sure to set your clocks this Sunday, March 10th, 2024! The plan for Daylight Savings was … [Read more...] about What You May Not Know About Daylight Saving Time
Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour
The New Bern Historical Society’s newest storytelling event, the Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour, returns! Take a 60-minute guided, lantern-lit walk through the wooded battlefield trails, where spirits from New Bern’s Civil War past will share their inspiring stories of courage and conviction. Our 2023 program featured:â—¦ A devoted wife who bravely fought disguised as a manâ—¦ … [Read more...] about Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour
Anniversary Of The Battle of Moores Creek
Celebrate the Patriot victory of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, their first victory prior the Declaration of Independence, Halifax Accord and War for Independence, with a full weekend of festivities. As part of the national America 250 commemoration, North Carolina will spotlight its uniquely Scottish-influenced path to independence during the **North Carolina First in … [Read more...] about Anniversary Of The Battle of Moores Creek
NC Rice Festival
Enjoy a long weekend celebrating southeastern North Carolina’s Gullah Geechee culture at the North Carolina Rice Festival in Brunswick County. The festival attracts families, history enthusiasts, educators, tourists and residents alike to the Leland, North Carolina (Brunswick County), area to learn about and celebrate the region’s rich and diverse cultural history of … [Read more...] about NC Rice Festival
Preserving The History of NC’s Gullah Geechee Heritage
Interest in preserving the history of the Gullah Geechee heritage has been growing in recent times. Most people think of the Gullah Geechee as being in the low country region of South Carolina, however, there were a number of rice plantations along the banks of the Cape Fear River in South eastern North Carolina. Now a major movement to create a blueway and greenway system … [Read more...] about Preserving The History of NC’s Gullah Geechee Heritage
The Rum Keg Girl
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Rice Plantations Of NC
The low-lying marshlands bordered by fresh tidal water rivers of the Carolinas and Georgia proved to be ideal for rice production. The soils were rich, reasonably flat and highly fertile. They also were so soft a man could hardly stand on them, with twice a day tides pushing fresh river waters onto the flood plains, nothing else could be grown there. By 1700, rice was … [Read more...] about Rice Plantations Of NC
Moores Creek National Battlefield
Located 20 miles from Wilmington, NC, this site of the first Patriot victory that turned rebellion to Revolution and ended British authority over NC features a Visitors Center with a Gift Shop, exhibits including a new Gullah Geechee exhibit, artifacts, introductory video, walking trails, and picnic areas. Stroll past cannons and militia earthworks, walk on the … [Read more...] about Moores Creek National Battlefield
Sunset Beach Pioneer Frank Nesmith
Frank McGougan Nesmith October 19, 1926 - July 16, 2020 Co-founder of the Kindred Spirit Mailbox A remembrance by Lynn Nesmith A true kindred spirit, Frank McGougan Nesmith, departed this earth for a paradise in the heavens on the morning of July 16, 2020. At his home looking out to tidal marshes while surrounded by loved ones, Frank peacefully passed away just as a Great … [Read more...] about Sunset Beach Pioneer Frank Nesmith
The Barefooted Felons Affair
John Daniell, a colonial ship owner from Charleston, was in the business of transporting all manner of commerce between London and the colony of Carolina. One warm day in 1717 as his ship neared Charleston, a pirate ship was spotted in the distance. Pirates had discovered that it was to their advantage to lurk just over the horizon from a busy port and wait for … [Read more...] about The Barefooted Felons Affair
History of Valentines Day
We all know Valentine's Day is the day of love, flowers, candy, jewelry, and cupid's arrows, but where did these traditions come from? Valentine's Day also known as Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine is celebrated every year on February 14th. The tradition originated as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early saints named … [Read more...] about History of Valentines Day
The History of Hot Chocolate
As early as 500 BC, the Mayans were drinking chocolate made from ground-up cocoa seeds mixed with water, cornmeal, and chili peppers (as well as other ingredients)—a much different version from the hot chocolate we know today. They would mix the drink by pouring it back and forth from a cup to a pot until a thick foam developed, and then enjoyed the beverage cold. Although the … [Read more...] about The History of Hot Chocolate
The Battle of Roanoke Island
It was the winter of 1861 and the armies of the Union had failed in their attempts to win any significant victories over the Confederates. The population of the North, tired and sickened by the blood being shed, were questioning whether the price they were paying in blood and treasure was for the war was too high. A despondent President Lincoln was wondering if the war and … [Read more...] about The Battle of Roanoke Island
Anniversary: 2nd Battle of Ft. Fisher
January 17th, 2026 will commemorate the 161st anniversary of Fort Fisher’s capture! General admission is FREE, no tickets required for entry. Doors open at 9:00am and close at 5:00pm.. Public programs will be held between 10:00am and 4:00pm. View these programs below, many of which will be performed by costumed reenactors (participation by invitation only): Living … [Read more...] about Anniversary: 2nd Battle of Ft. Fisher
