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Articles"Double Voting" in Robeson County: A Reminder of an Unequal PastAt one time, double voting was acceptable in Robeson County. Double voting meant that some people had two votes but others had only one vote. Find out how American Indians fought against and eliminated this unfair political practice. This article appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). "I Know How to Work": Stories of Farm Women in Stokes and Surry CountiesRead the oral histories of four women who grew up in rural North Carolina during the early 1900s. This article appeared in the Spring 1994 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). "Respect and Encourage the Individual": Learning among the LumbeeAmerican Indians have different views about learning and teaching. Learn about their education traditions. This article appeared in the Spring 1997 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). "The Great Agitator": Golden A. FrinksGolden A. Frinks is one of the great unsung heroes of the Civil Rights movement. Those closest to Frinks called him "The Great Agitator" or "Mr. Civil Rights." He became known for nonviolent acts of civil disobedience that wore down racist political practices. This article appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A Conversation with Artist Joel QueenJoel Queen, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is known for his traditional pottery. He comes from a family of potters and basket weavers and he works in many different mediums, including wood and stone carving. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A County Name ChangesWhat do Arthur Dobbs, James Glasgow, and Nathanael Greene have in common? One North Carolina county has been named for each of these men since it was first established. Find out who these men were and why a county was named for them. This article appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A Daredevil Named TinyAt 85 pounds and just over four feet tall, Georgia Ann "Tiny" Broadwick was the first person to free-fall from an airplane. Learn about this North Carolinian's exciting daredevil exploits. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 10 October 2003. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A Drum Major for History: Honoring Dr. William H. CartwrightRead about Dr. William H. Cartwright, one of the founders of the Tar Heel Junior Historian Association. This article appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A Forced MigrationThe first Africans, brought to America through forced migration, came as indentured servants to Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619. Africans brought to the colonies in later years were bought and sold as slaves. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A Life-Saving Team: Gertrude Elion and Dr. George HitchingsGertrude Elion and Dr. George Hitchings came from different backgrounds but teamed up in 1944 at the Burroughs Welcome Company. Their research led to medicines that fight leukemia, malaria, and AIDS. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A Look at StickballAmerican Indians in what is now the southeastern United States, including the Cherokee, often played stickball, an early version of lacrosse. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A Look at the Cherokee LanguageThe Cherokee language is a part of the Iroquois language family. Today around 22,000 people speak Cherokee, and efforts are being made to teach the language to a new generation. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A Look at the Trail of TearsStarting in 1838 the United States government forcibly removed thousands of Cherokee from their homes east of the Mississippi River. Many died on the long journey to their new home in Oklahoma, but around a thousand people escaped and remained in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A New HomeNorth Carolina has a population of Montagnard from Vietnam that numbers in the thousands. Many Montagnard immigrated to the United States in search of religious and political freedom. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A New Woman EmergesAlong with cropped hair, short skirts, and daring make-up, new political and social rights were sported by women in the 1920s . Learn how women's lives changed dramatically in just a decade. This article appeared in the Spring 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A North Carolina WASPWith a degree in fine arts from Duke University and a private pilot's license, North Carolinian Katherine Lee Harris Adams took to the skies with the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II. Test-flying repaired aircraft and transporting planes between bases, Kate Adams proudly served her country. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A School by Any Other NameA name can become a living link to someone or something from our time or another time. Chances are your school is named for a person, place, or idea. Learn about how schools are named in North Carolina. This article appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A Story about StoryStorytelling is an art form used for everthing from telling someone about your day to explaining why buzzards are bald. This article appeared in the Spring 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). African American BrillianceDo you ever wonder what you would do without a toilet-tissue holder or turn signals on cars? African American North Carolinians have invented countless inventions that make our lives easier. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). African American Civil Rights in North CarolinaExplore how African Americans in North Carolina fought for civil rights from the antebellum period through the mid-1960s. This article appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). African and African American StorytellingSlavery led to changes in the tradition of African American storytelling. Learn how tales that once featured the lion, elephant, and hyena began to star the rabbit, fox, and bear. This article appeared in the Spring 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Agriculture at the State FairAt the heart of North Carolina's economy and culture lie its rich agricultural resources. Learn how the North Carolina State Fair evolved as a way for North Carolinians to share new technology and to show the rest of the country "the variety and magnificence of the products and resources of North Carolina." This article appeared in the Fall 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). America's Music in the 1920sBefore there were CDs and MP3 players, people listened to the radio and phonograph records and heard live music. Explore the music styles that entertained North Carolina audiences in the twenties. This article appeared in the Spring 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). American Indian StorytellingAmerican Indian storytellers relate lively tales that help preserve the precious cultural heritage of their communities. This article appeared in the Spring 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). American Tobacco TrailIn Durham, Chatham, and Wake counties, an old railroad track is being made into a new paved nature trail. Find out more about the American Tobacco Trail. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). An Interview with Chief Justice Henry FryeHenry Frye made a significant mark on North Carolina history on September 7, 1999, when he took the oath of office as the first African American chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. This article appeared in the Spring 2000 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Appalachian TrailRunning through 12 states, the Appalachian Trail is a favorite of hikers from Georgia to Maine. Find out what you might encounter on the North Carolina section of the trail. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Arrivals in the East: Settlement of the Coastal Plain, 1650 to 1775Read how the Coastal Plain of North Carolina was settled. Learn who immigrated to North Carolina and what conditions discouraged immigration. This article appeared in the Spring 1995 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Assigned PlacesWhat did Jim Crow laws mean for North Carolina's African Americans? Read how segregation visibly affected daily life in the Tar Heel State. This article appeared in the Spring 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Aviation in North Carolina, 1873-2003Investigate state's aviation history and learn how North Carolina earned the motto First in Flight. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Babe RuthBefore he became a baseball legend, Babe Ruth gained fame in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, where he earned his nickname and hit his first home run. This article was appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 20 February 2004. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Bath: North Carolina’s First TownAs the population of the Virginia colony grew, people began to move south into present-day North Carolina. In 1705 the town of Bath was incorporated as the first town in the colony. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Caleb Bradham and the Invention of Pepsi-ColaCaleb Bradham opened a drugstore in New Bern. There he developed a popular beverage that his customers called "Brad's drink," which he later renamed Pepsi-Cola. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Caleb Davis BradhamWho would have ever thought that when Caleb Davis Bradham served up a delicious carbonated soda at his drugstore in New Bern, Craven County, the drink would soon become one of the world's favorite beverages, Pepsi-Cola? This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 23 April 2004. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Carbine WilliamsSometimes great inventions start in strange places. Learn how Carbine Williams developed the M-1 carbine rifle used by the U.S. military in World War II. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 26 March 2004. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Celebrating Thousands of Years in a Single DayThe goal of the 10th annual American Indian Heritage Celebration, held at the North Carolina Museum of History, was to build awareness of American Indian heritage and culture. Demonstrations of traditional crafts were held, a traditional longhouse was built on the grounds of the State Capitol, and other activities and events took place. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Charlotte Hawkins Brown: Legendary EducatorA true legend in her time, Charlotte Hawkins Brown was not only a great educator but also a civil rights advocate. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 6 February 2004. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Charlotte Hawkins Brown: The Evolution of a North Carolina LegacyRead about the accomplishments of African American educator Charlotte Hawkins Brown, who founded a school for African American children in the early 1900s in North Carolina. This article appeared in the Spring 2000 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Cherokee BasketryThere are four main stages to making a basket in the Cherokee tradition. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Chinese FolktalesWhat happens when the lazy farmer finds a rabbit? Find out how Chinese folktales have taught history and values throughout time. This article appeared in the Spring 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Collecting Nature: The Beginning of the N.C. Museum of Natural SciencesThe North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences opened in 1879. Two brothers from England, Herbert Hutchinson Brimley and Clement Samuel Brimley, became leaders of the museum. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Communities of Faith: American Indian Churches in Eastern North CarolinaIn North Carolina, following the Civil War, the government passed laws segregating public facilities by race. Restrooms, theaters, and schools were divided for “white” and “colored” people, but American Indians did not consider themselves “colored,” a term used to mean African American. Many American Indians formed their own churches to separate and preserve their distinct racial and cultural identity. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Contemporary Migration in North CarolinaUntil the mid-1990s, more people migrated out of than into the state. Between 1980 and 1990, North Carolina had a net in-migration of 374,954 people. Find out what has caused this population tilt, or reversal of past trends. This article appeared in the Spring 1995 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Daniel Boone: TrailblazerBefore blazing a trail through the wildnerness to Kentucky, Daniel Boone was a North Carolina hunter who didn't actually wear a coonskin cap! This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 13 February 2004. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). David "Carbine" Williams and the Invention of the M1 CarbineDavid Marshall Williams, of Cumberland County, developed a short-stroke gas piston. His invention became an important part of the Carbine Caliber .30 M1, the military rifle of World War II. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Dorton ArenaThe North Carolina State Fairgrounds boasts a technological and historic landmark. With a roof fully supported by cables, Dorton Arena is an impressive sight! This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 14 May 2004. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Dotting the Map with the North Carolina GazetteerRead about the creation of the North Carolina Gazetteer, a book filled with listings for more than 20,000 places and geographic features in North Carolina. This article appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Elisha Mitchell and His MountainElisha Mitchell proved that a mountain in the Black Mountains Range in western North Carolina is the highest peak in the eastern United States. After his death in 1837, that mountain was named after him. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Expanding to the West: Settlement of the Piedmont Region, 1730 to 1775Discover how North Carolina's backcountry was settled. Who used the Great Indian Trading Path and the Great Wagon Road? Examine immigrants to the backcountry and learn their reasons for migrating to that area. This article appeared in the Spring 1995 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Farm and Factory StrugglesThe 1920s brought prosperity for some people, but for North Carolina's farmers, sharecroppers, and mill workers, this roaring decade brought more hardship. This article appeared in the Spring 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Fast Facts about American IndiansDid you know that American Indians introduced pumpkins, chili, and squash to Europeans? This is just one fast fact included in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Fighter Pilot: Vernon HaywoodCan you imagine flying more than 6,000 hours in your lifetime? North Carolina's Colonel Vernon Haywood began flying in World War II with the Tuskegee Airmen, an African American fighter squadron. By the time he retired in 1971, he had spent enough hours behind the controls of military airplanes to fill 250 days! This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 7 November 2003. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). First Immigrants: Native American Settlement of North CarolinaDiscover what archaeologists have learned about the origins and everyday lives of American Indians in North Carolina. Find out how European settlement pushed Indians westward, sparking conflicts. This article appeared in the Spring 1995 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Flight of the ImaginationSome inventors in North Carolina decided that flying was not just for the birds. Read about Igor Bensen and Francis Rogallo, who developed their own flying machines: the gyrocopter and the hang glider. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Flora MacDonald: "The Bright and Particular Star"Flora MacDonald lived in North Carolina only a short time, but her legend took strong hold within the Scottish population. Find out why it continues today and spans two continents. This article appeared in the Spring 2000 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Flying the Unfriendly Skies: North Carolinians in the Two World WarsRead about the lives and adventures of North Carolina's many heroic military aviators. From the bombardier on the Enola Gay to the first American to shoot down a German plane in World War I, North Carolinians took to the unfriendly skies to serve their country. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historianmagazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Footsteps of Change with VISTAAlice Eley Jones reflects on her experiences as an African American growing up in segregated North Carolina and recalls how she joined the grassroots fight for civil rights. This article appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). From Caledonia to Carolina: The Highland ScotsMany Scots immigrated to North Carolina due to growing population, changing methods of farming, and the defeat of the Highland Scots by English and Scottish forces in 1746. The first organized settlement of Highland Scots was in Cumberland County, where 350 people moved to in 1739. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). George Preddy: Greensboro's AceGeorge Preddy was the Tar Heel State's top World War II ace. Find out how he earned his aviation honors. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 17 October 2003. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Helping the Wright Brothers: Friends on the Outer BanksOrville and Wilbur Wright didn't go it alone at Kitty Hawk. These two aviation pioneers received crucial assistance from the residents of the Outer Banks! This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 21 November 2003. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Henry Berry Lowry Lives ForeverHenry Berry Lowry was a legend in Robeson County even before he vanished in February 1872. Learn how Lowry became known as a modern-day Robin Hood among the Lumbee. This article appeared in the Spring 2000 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). How Did We Get Here from There? Advances in North Carolina TransportationThe earliest European immigrants to North Carolina arrived by boat and often traveled inland by Conestoga wagon. Since that time, transportation improvements have included roads, railroads, automobiles, and airplanes. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). How the Twenties Roared in North CarolinaA decade of mixed fortunes, the 1920s left no one unaffected by economic, social, and political changes. This article appeared in the Spring 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Indian Cabinetmakers in Piedmont North CarolinaThe Jeffreys family, American Indians in Orange County, built furniture in the early part of the 19th century. It is possible that members of the family worked with well-known African American cabinetmaker Thomas Day for a short time in Hillsborough. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Inside the Contemporary PowwowDancing, drumming, ceremonies, and the selling of traditional crafts are all a part of the modern powwow. Today powwows are a means of affirming and exchanging cultures and traditions among American Indians. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Inventions in the Tobacco IndustryAfter the Civil War, Durham and Winston-Salem became major centers of tobacco manufacturing. Many different inventions helped facilitate the manufacturing process in this growing, competitive industry. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Inventions of the AirIn North Carolina, the Wright brothers were not the only inventors of flying machines. Igor Bensen developed the gyrocopter as a "people's flying machine" and Francis M. Rogallo and his wife Gertrude made a prototype hang glider from a kitchen curtain. Learn more about these two inventions. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 7 May 2004. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Jim Thorpe and Babe Ruth: Sports LegendsIf you are a sports fan, you have probably heard the names Jim Thorpe and Babe Ruth. Both men are considered among the greatest athletes of all time, and both played sports in North Carolina early in their careers. Read this THJH article to learn more! This article appeared in the Spring 2000 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Jim ThorpeBefore becoming an Olympic gold medalist, Jim Thorpe began his sports career in minor league baseball in North Carolina. Little did he know that his time in the Tar Heel State would cost him his Olympic medals. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer , 12 March 2004. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). John Blue, InventorJohn Blue, a Scotland County native, made items in the family's blacksmith shop. Blue went on to design machines that made cotton farming easier. The article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Kiffin Rockwell: Fearless Pilot of World War IRead about Kiffin Rockwell, the most famous North Carolina aviator of World War I. Initially a volunteer in the French Foreign Legion, Rockwell joined the Lafayette Escadrille and became adept at aerial combat. He died a hero while trying to shoot down a German plane in September 1916. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 5 December 2003. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Language Tells North Carolina HistoryDid you know that North Carolinians speak many different dialects? People living in different areas of the state often speak dialects with distinct words and phrases that reflect their cultural heritage. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Laying the Foundation: American Indian Education in North CarolinaThe University of North Carolina at Pembroke opened as the Croatan Normal School in 1887 for the education of American Indians in Robeson County. When schools in the state were desegregated, Indians often lost community schools that served as community centers. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Legend: BlackbeardThe legendary pirate Blackbeard prowled the coastal waters of North Carolina, but what do we really know about this treacherous plunderer of the seas? This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 30 January 2004. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Legend: Dolley MadisonThough her name has been used in advertising for years, she's not just the namesake of a snack cake. Sort fact from fiction in the life of North Carolina-born first lady Dolley Madison. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 23 January 2004. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Legend: Sequoyah, Inventor of the Cherokee AlphabetNot all alphabets start with ABC. Learn how Sequoyah developed the Cherokee alphabet in the 19th century so that his people could read and write their own language. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer , 16 January 2004. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Legend: Virginia DareWhatever happened to Virginia Dare? Learn the legend of her transformation into a ghostly white doe who still haunts the site of the Lost Colony. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 9 January 2004. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Legends and Myths: The "Three Sisters"The tail of the "Three Sisters" is told in many different ways by American Indians. In each story the sisters represent the three foods needed to sustain life: corn, squash, and beans. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Lest We Forget: Women InventorsNorth Carolina boasts a number of women inventors. Abigail Carter patented overalls, and Beulah Louise Henry patented a vacuum-sealed ice cream freezer. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Lindbergh's Influence on AviationAviator Charles Lindbergh sparked the growth of the airline industry in North Carolina with his 1927 visit to Greensboro and Winston-Salem. From the building of Lindley Field (now Piedmont Triad International Airport) to the childhood dreams of the Memphis Belle's pilot, explore Lindbergh's widespread influence in North Carolina aviation. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Longtime Chief of the Waccamaw-Siouan: Priscilla Freeman JacobsPriscilla Freeman Jacobs became the first female chief of the Waccamaw-Siouan tribe in the 20th century. She led the tribe from 1986 to 2005, when the chief position became an elected position for the first time. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Love May Lead to Freedom, but It Usually Takes a First Few Steps: The Story of the 1960 Greensboro Sit-InsDiscover how four young African American men from North Carolina began one of the most influential demonstrations of the Civil Rights movement by sitting down at a Woolworth's lunch counter on February 1, 1960. This article appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Lunsford RichardsonHave you ever wondered who came up with the idea of Vicks VapoRub? North Carolinian Lunsford Richardson developed this innovative treatment for colds and flu in the 19th century. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 21 May 2004. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Mary Nicholson: Pioneering AviatorAmelia Earhart was not the only female aviator of her time. Learn about North Carolinian Mary Nicholson, who died while ferrying military planes in Britain in World War II. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 14 November 2003. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Me and the Jack TalesHave you ever heard of Jack and the Beanstalk? Jack the Giant Killer? Orville Hicks talks about Jack tales and then tells his favorite. This article appeared in the Spring 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Moving through HistoryImmigration and migration have always affected the people of North Carolina. The earliest American Indians likely emigrated 15,000 years ago from Asia. Europeans immigrated to North Carolina beginning in the 1500s. Africans underwent a forced migration as slave laborers, and some Cherokee were forced to immigrate to Oklahoma by the federal government. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Nancy Ward: "War Woman" of the CherokeeRead the fascinating true story of a Cherokee woman who sought to make peace between American Indians and settlers. Learn how she won the right to speak in council meetings and to decide the fate of prisoners. This article appeared in the Spring 1994 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). North Carolina Society in 1953 and in 2003What was North Carolina like long before the Atlantic Coast Conference, cell phones, and cable television? Examine life in the Tar Heel State in the 1950s. This article appeared in the Spring 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). North Carolina Stories and StorytellersWhat does it take to be a great storyteller? Find out from some of the country's best storytellers right here in North Carolina. This article appeared in the Spring 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). North Carolina and the Birth of Radio BroadcastingRadio pioneer Reginald Aubrey Fessenden was living on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in 1901 when he conceived of the "high-frequency alternator." Modern electronic communication is based on his invention. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). North Carolina and the Korean WarThe Korean War has been called the "forgotten war." The conflict took place early in the cold war period. North Carolina bases and military personnel once again played important wartime roles. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). North Carolina's Final Frontier: Settlement of the Mountain Region, 1775 to 1838Who immigrated to the unforgiving Mountain region of North Carolina? How did settlers in this isolated region travel and trade? Read this THJH article to find out! This article appeared in the Spring 1995 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). North Carolina’s American Indians in World War IIAmerican Indians from North Carolina served in World War II in different ways. Men from many tribes enlisted or were drafted into the military, and women grew Victory gardens, bought war bonds, and served as nurses or WASP pilots. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Object LessonsNorth Carolina has millions of archaeological artifacts that it stores in various offices around the state. Many of these artifacts came from the work of people like Joffre L. Coe, who discovered artifacts at Morrow Mountain State Park and the Doerschuk site. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Personal Reflections: Lest I Forget the Civil Rights Movement, the Ligon Jubilee Singers, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Read about Ann Hunt Smith's moving experience in 1968 as director of the Ligon Jubilee Singers at Ligon High School in Raleigh, Wake County. Smith talks about how the Civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. impacted her life and the lives of her students. This article appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Piedmont Airlines Flies the Blue SkiesChosen Airline of the Year for 1984 by Air Transport World magazine, Piedmont Airlines began in 1948 with three planes, 250 employees, and the vision of founder Tom Davis. Trace the development of North Carolina's beloved airline from a small operation to a major air carrier offering the first nonstop flight between North Carolina and Europe. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Polly SlocumbLegend has it that Polly Slocumb dreamed that her husband who had gone to fight in the Revolutionary War lay dying on the battlefield at Moores Creek Bridge, so she jumped out of bed and rode to his side. The facts of her life, however, may tell a different story. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 27 February 2004. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Quaker Out-MigrationIn the early 1800s, North Carolina experienced out-migration. The state dropped from third most populous in 1790 to 12th in 1860. One group who left in large numbers was the Quakers, who disagreed with slavery. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Radio BeginsRadio was an invention that swept the nation in the 1920s, bringing news, music, entertainment, and sports into American homes. Explore how radio revolutionized communication within a decade. This article appeared in the Spring 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Recent Population Change in North CarolinaNorth Carolina has a population growth of 7.88 percent according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and the state has the nation's 11th-highest population. The Hispanic and Asian populations are the two fastest growing. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Schools for Freed PeopleEnslaved people in the South gained their freedom after the Civil War (1861–1865), but freedom alone did not solve their problems; most had not been allowed to attend school and did not know how to read or write. Examine the first movements aimed at educating freed slaves. This article appeared in the Spring 1997 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Searching for Greener Pastures: Out-migration in the 1800s and 1900sNorth Carolina was the third-most-populous state in the Union in 1790, but by 1860 it had dropped to 12th in population. Learn how and why people left North Carolina. Who left and where did they go? This article appeared in the Spring 1995 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Service in WarDid you know that there are around 185,000 American Indian military veterans in the United States? One of them, North Carolinian Charles George, won the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Korean War. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Solving Modern Problems in AgricultureDr. Mike Boyette, a professor at North Carolina State University, grew up understanding the problems that farmers experience. He became an agricultural engineer to find solutions to some of those problems. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). State Boat: Shad BoatTo meet the needs of commercial fishermen in North Carolina after the Civil War, George Washington Creef developed the shad boat, which could carry larger loads without increasing its draft. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 19 September 2003. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). State Flower: DogwoodThe North Carolina state flower isn't really a flower; it's actually a tree! Learn about the dogwood, its history, and its uses. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 12 September 2003. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). State Fruit: Scuppernong Grape; State Vegetable: Sweet PotatoAlthough the scuppernong grape did not become the state fruit until 2001, this little grape's role in North Carolina history predates the exploration and colonization of the Cape Fear River valley. The sweet potato became the state vegetable in the 1990s, but its edible presence in North Carolina goes back to the dinosaurs! This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 26 September 2003. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). State Nickname: The Tar Heel StateWhat legends and stories lie behind North Carolina's nickname? Find out about the possible origins of "Tar Heel" that may go back to colonial days. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 5 September 2003. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Step by Step to Choosing, Learning, and Telling a StorySimply tell a story over and over, repeating it until it's yours. This and other useful storytelling advice can be found in this informative article. This article appeared in the Spring 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Stories and Storytelling Long Ago and TodayStorytelling has been used the world over to entertain and excite audiences. Learn about ancient epics and a newer form of storytelling: spoonerisms. This article appeared in the Spring 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Studying and Applying Population DataNorth Carolina’s state demographer, Bill Tillman, studies the population data gathered in the state. Births, deaths, enrollments in elementary schools, and city growth are some of the facts he studies. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Studying the Remains of the PastHow do we know about early American Indians in North Carolina? They left no written records, and so we learn about them through archaeology. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Tar Heel Junior Historian Essay Contest Winner: North Carolina's Technology: Past Present and Future (by David High)Technology has changed North Carolina dramatically in the last 200 years, and technological development paints a bright future. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Tar Heel Junior Historian Essay Contest Winner: The Invention of the Airplane (by Emily Camplejohn)On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first sustained powered airplane flight. Because of their achievement, we are able to go places we never would have gone. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Tar Heels in SpaceDiscover the Tar Heel State's connections to America's space race. From NASA administrator James Webb to Challenger pilot Michael J. Smith, numerous North Carolinians have supported the exploration of the "Final Frontier." This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Technology and the North Carolina State FairThe North Carolina State Fair was initially designed to educate, not entertain, farmers with the latest agricultural technologies. Today, the carnival rides and cutting-edge exhibitions attract more than 700,000 people per year. But technology remains central to the state fair experience. This article appeared in the Fall 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The 1920s: A Decade of ChangeAfter victory in World War I, Americans experienced a decade of growth, invention, creativity, and change. Discover the innovations brought about during the Roaring Twenties. This article appeared in the Spring 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The African American State FairIn 1879 Charles N. Hunter and the Colored Industrial Association of North Carolina organized an African American fair to demonstrate the progress made by African Americans in North Carolina since emancipation, The fair showcased industrial and agricultural displays while promoting African Americans' achievements and racial harmony. This article appeared in the Fall 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Archaeology of Early North CarolinaArchaeology helps us learn about the earliest American Indians in North Carolina. The first major period in the state's prehistory is the Paleo-Indian period, from which archaeologists have found stone spear points, called “fluted points.” This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Backcountry Grows UpColonists immigrated to the Piedmont of North Carolina along two routes, the Great Indian Trading Path and the Great Wagon Road. Many of the immigrants to the Piedmont were Scots-Irish or German. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Box That Changed the WorldIn 1956 Robeson County native Malcom P. McLean watched his invention—the shipping container— in action for the first time. His invention changed the world of shipping. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Colony of CarolinaAs settlers colonized North Carolina, they gave names to places they encountered. Sometimes they retained Indian place-names or created Anglicized versions of Indian words. The names of local tribes were also used. Some areas were named after local geographic features or well-known people associated with the colony. Learn more about North Carolina's colonial place-names. This article appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The First People of North CarolinaAmerican Indians in North Carolina first encountered European explorers in the 1500s. Interactions between Europeans and Indians continued with the establishment of the first European settlement in the present-day United States. This article is the introduction to the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Gatling GunAfter the Civil War broke out, Hertford County native Richard Jordan Gatling developed a powerful gun that could fire more than 200 bullets per minute. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Gift of the Blue Ridge ParkwayWhat makes the Blue Ridge Parkway different from other highways? Find out how this scenic road came to be in North Carolina. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Golden Age of SportsHailed as the Golden Age of Sports, the 1920s produced some of the best baseball, football, and basketball players in North Carolina history. This article appeared in the Spring 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Great Migration and North CarolinaBeginning in the 1910s, large numbers of African Americans left North Carolina to look for better jobs in war industries and to escape the segregation and Jim Crow laws in the South. Many of the North Carolinians who participated in the Great Migration moved to areas like New York City's Harlem, which had a large southern black population. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Great Philadelphia Wagon RoadThe Great Philadelphia Wagon Road stretched from just outside Philadelphia, through the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, and into North Carolina. Many settlers who entered the colonies through Philadelphia moved south into North Carolina along this route. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Great Wagon RoadMoving around the country used to be a lot more difficult. Read how settlers made their way from Pennsylvania to North Carolina over a narrow, muddy, and uneven trail called the Great Wagon Road. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Greatest Pilot on EarthWinner of the first transcontinental air race in 1919, North Carolina's Belvin Maynard flew to fame as the "greatest pilot on earth." Read about this aviation pioneer. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Greensboro FourSometimes eating lunch can make a statement. When four university students sat at the Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro in 1960, they were not just ordering lunch. Their actions set off a wave of nonviolent civil rights protests in the state and across the country. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 19 March 2004. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The History of the State FairFind out the history behind the state's oldest and most important annual celebration: the North Carolina State Fair. Part educational institution, part commercial festival, part entertainment, the state fair attracts over 700,000 visitors each year. This article appeared in the Fall 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The House That Harriet BuiltOn August 24, 1869, Charlotte native Harriet Morrison Irwin received a patent for her hexagonal-design house. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Klu Klux Klan in North Carolina and the Battle of Maxton FieldThe Klu Klux Klan used fear to intimidate African Americans and American Indians. Read an account of how the Lumbee Indians united to break up a Klan rally in Robeson County. This article appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Loss of a TownDiscover Haywood, a North Carolina town that no longer exists. Read this article to find out more about how Haywood came to be and how it eventually disappeared. This article appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Lost ColonyThe tale of the Lost Colony is often told in North Carolina, but what do some people think really happened to the missing settlers? detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Man Who Helped the World Breath EasierLunsford Richardson II, of Johnston County, wanted to do something that would help others. While working in his drugstore, he invented medicines and eventually created Vicks VapoRub. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The N.C. Commission of Indian AffairsThe North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs was established in 1971 following the national Civil Rights era and the American Indian Movement. The commission works to support and promote Indian communities in the state. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Naming of a North Carolina Railroad TownThe town of Spencer, near Salisbury in Rowan County, was named for one of the nation's railroad leaders, Samuel Spencer. Read this article in the Spring 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine to learn more about Samuel Spencer and the North Carolina Railroad. This article appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The North Carolina Gold RushGold was discovered in North Carolina in 1799, and in 1805 newspaper reports of gold mining sparked a gold rush in the state. Most of the important mines were located near Charlotte, and large numbers of European miners moved to the area. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Occaneechi People: Experiencing a Cultural RenaissanceSince reorganizing in 1984, the Occaneechi tribe has worked to improve the economic and educational opportunities available to tribal members. The State of North Carolina has officially recognized the Occaneechi as a tribe. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The State FlagNorth Carolina's flag, like the state itself, was transformed during the Civil War. Learn about the adoption of and alterations to the state flag made in 1861. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 3 October 2003. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The State and Its TribesEight American Indian tribes in North Carolina are recognized by the state, but only the Cherokee are also recognized by the federal government. Four organizations representing Indians living in the state's urban areas are also recognized by the state. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Waldenses of ValdeseThe Waldenses moved to North Carolina when their population outgrew the alpine valleys between Italy and France. They founded the town of Valdese in 1893 in Burke County. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Women of Somerset PlaceRead this article to learn more about the women of Somerset Place, in Washington County, one of North Carolina's largest plantations. Somerset Place was the home of more than 300 slaves, most of whom were women. This article appeared in the Spring 1994 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Wright Brothers in North CarolinaMany have contributed to aviation history, but the Wright brothers started it all. Read the story of their first flight at Kitty Hawk. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Tiny Broadwick: The First Lady of ParachutingA daring female balloonist with the carnival, Georgia Ann Thompson Broadwick, better known as Tiny, jumped into aviation history as the first person to free-fall from an airplane. Learn more about the First Lady of Parachuting. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Tom Davis: Entrepreneur of the AirFounder of North Carolina's Piedmont Airlines, Tom Davis guided his company through some tough times in the airline industry. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 12 December 2003. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Touching Base with a Tuskegee AirmanThe all-black Tuskegee Airmen differed from other World War II air squadrons, and not just because of the brightly painted tails on their fighter planes. Read North Carolinian Wilson Vash Eagleson's recollections of his time as a pilot with the famous squadron. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Traditional Cherokee PotteryStamped pottery is a style of pottery decoration that was used almost 2,000 years ago by American Indians in the southern Appalachians. Wooden paddles with carved designs are pressed into the clay before it is fired to make the designs. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Travel by Railroads, Cars, and Planes in the 1920sOne woman's determination saved thousands of North Carolinians from getting stuck in the mud. Read how Harriet Berry and the Good Roads Association led the crusade to improve and pave the state's highways in the 1920s. This article appeared in the Spring 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Turning Ideas into RealityNorth Carolinians of all races and genders have invented many different products, such as Pepsi-Cola, a cotton cultivator, and a radiographscope. These inventions help shape our daily lives. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Virginia Dare and the Lost Colony: Fact and LegendNo one knows the fate of Virginia Dare and the Lost Colony. Stories and legends have been created to help explain what might have happened. Explore one of these legends. This article appeared in the Spring 2000 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). What We Can't Do Alone, We Can Do TogetherRobeson County in North Carolina is the most ethnically diverse rural county in the United States. Discover the positive changes that take place when people of various backgrounds come together for one purpose. This article appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Wheeler Airlines: An American FirstWheeler Airlines, the first minority-owned airline in the country, carried passengers and freight from Raleigh-Durham Airport to destinations as far away as New York. Read the story of Durham native Warren Hervey Wheeler's struggle to become a commerical pilot with his own fleet of airplanes at a time when most major airlines refused to employ African American pilots. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Who Did That Sign Say?Today more than 400 highways, bridges, ferries, and other structures have honorary names, and the state transportation board names another 15 to 20 structures each year. This doesn't include the thousands of secondary roads and city streets that county boards of commissioners and city or town councils have the authority to name. Learn more about the process of naming places in North Carolina. This article appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Will We Ever See an Easleyville?Do you ever wonder how some North Carolina places got their names? Read this article to find out! This article appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). William C. Lee: "Father of the Airborne"North Carolina has not always been home to the Army Airborne. It was not until the eve of the U.S. entry into World War II that General William C. Lee, known as the "Father of the Airborne," developed the first platoon of paratroopers. Lee's 101st Airborne Division jumped to fame at the Battle of Normandy. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 31 October 2003. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). With Deliberate Speed: North Carolina and School DesegregationDiscover how North Carolinians reacted to the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision ruling school segregation unconstitutional. Both African Americans and American Indians were affected by segregation, but they disagreed about whether integration was best for their communities. This article appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Classroom ActivitiesCatawba, the River People Video Activity GuideActivities are designed to supplement and reinforce information presented in Catawba, the River People. To borrow the video, go to http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/collateral/OrderVideos.pdf. Some activities may be used without viewing the video. Most activities can be adapted to meet the needs of your students. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Food for ThoughtCompute percentages of increase in food prices during the Civil War and use the same increases to predict prices today if similar shortages and inflation were to occur. This lesson plan is part of the History-in-a-Box kit titled North Carolina and the Civil War. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). How About Some Recognition?Explore the important contemporary issue of tribal recognition sought by American Indian groups in North Carolina. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). North Carolina's State Historic Sites: The Coastal Region Video Activity GuideActivities are designed to supplement and reinforce information presented in the video North Carolina's State Historic Sites: The Coastal Region. To borrow the video, go to http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/collateral/OrderVideos.pdf. Most activities can be adapted to meet the needs of your students. Some activities may be used without viewing the video. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). North Carolina's State Historic Sites: The Eastern to Central Piedmont Region Video Activity GuideActivities are designed to supplement and reinforce information presented in the video North Carolina's State Historic Sites: The Eastern to Central Piedmont Region. To borrow the video, go to http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/collateral/OrderVideos.pdf. Most activities can be adapted to meet the needs of your students. Some activities may be used without viewing the video. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Pottery Making: The Coil MethodExplore how American Indian potters created their pottery. Try your hand at the coil method. This lesson plan is from the History-in-a-Box kit titled From Earth and Fire: North Carolina Pottery. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Settlement of North CarolinaUsing articles from a THJH magazine, gain an understanding of North Carolina's settlement by various groups in different regions and during various periods of history. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Tar Heel Mysteries and Legends Video Activity GuideActivities are designed to supplement and reinforce information presented in the video Tar Heel Mysteries and Legends. To borrow the video, go to http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/collateral/OrderVideos.pdf. Most activities can be adapted to meet the needs of your students. Some activities may be used without viewing the video. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Time LinesEighteenth-Century North Carolina Time LineHighlights major events and people throughout North Carolina history, circa 40,000 BC to the present. Includes entries on early exploration, wars, government, politics, immigration and migration, industry, education, arts, and entertainment. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Nineteenth-Century North Carolina Time LineHighlights major events and people throughout North Carolina history, circa 40,000 BC to the present. Includes entries on early exploration, wars, government, politics, immigration and migration, industry, education, arts, and entertainment. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). North Carolina American Indian History Time LineHighlights Indian history in North Carolina from circa 40,000 BC to the present. Includes both general and tribal entries. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). North Carolina Women's History Time LineHighlights the pioneering efforts of North Carolina women in various fields, including education, science, medicine, law, and politics. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). North Carolina in World War II Time LineHighlights seminal events of World War II, with a focus on North Carolina’s wartime role. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Pre-Sixteenth-Century North Carolina Time LineHighlights major events and people throughout North Carolina history, circa 40,000 BC to the present. Includes entries on early exploration, wars, government, politics, immigration and migration, industry, education, arts, and entertainment. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Seventeenth-Century North Carolina Time LineHighlights major events and people throughout North Carolina history, circa 40,000 BC to the present. Includes entries on early exploration, wars, government, politics, immigration and migration, industry, education, arts, and entertainment. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Sixteenth-Century North Carolina Time LineHighlights major events and people throughout North Carolina history, circa 40,000 BC to the present. Includes entries on early exploration, wars, government, politics, immigration and migration, industry, education, arts, and entertainment. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Time Line: American Indians in North CarolinaThis time line explores the history of American Indians in North Carolina over 40,000 years of history. It was included in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Twentieth-Century North Carolina Time LineHighlights major events and people throughout North Carolina history, circa 40,000 BC to the present. Includes entries on early exploration, wars, government, politics, immigration and migration, industry, education, arts, and entertainment. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Videos"Merci America!": The Gratitude Train of 1949The Statue of Liberty was not the only gift that France gave the United States. Find out why France sent the Merci Train to America in 1949. VHS, 19 minutes. detailsAgainst the TideAlthough North Carolinians fought valiantly for independence from Britain, not all citizens fully embraced the U.S. Constitution proposed in 1778. Explore the tensions surrounding the 1778 ratification of the Constitution. How might students vote if they lived back in 1778? VHS, 16 minutes. detailsAn Escape into Life: Thomas Wolfe's Look Homeward, AngelTake a peek into the life of Asheville writer Thomas Wolfe. Best known for Look Homeward, Angel, a novel about small-town life in North Carolina, Wolfe was one of the most acclaimed authors of his time. VHS, 15 minutes. detailsArchaeology in North CarolinaNorth Carolina archaeologists are in a race against time to preserve the past. Trace their efforts to learn more about American Indian, African American, and plantation life through careful archaeology. VHS, 28 minutes. detailsArtistry in QuiltsQuilts do more than keep us warm; they represent the histories of communities, families, and individuals. VHS (CC), 18 minutes. detailsBentonvilleWatch this reenactment of the Battle of Bentonville, where General Joseph E. Johnston attempted to halt General William T. Sherman's march through the South during the Civil War. VHS, 30 minutes. detailsBlack Historic Sites in North CarolinaVisit historic sites that celebrate the many contributions of African Americans to the history of North Carolina. VHS, 18 minutes. detailsBlackbeard's TreasuresCombine the studies of science and history as you join underwater archaeologists in their discovery and exploration of the shipwreck believed to be Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge. VHS, 60 minutes. detailsCatawba, The River PeopleReenactments of early Catawba life and interviews with modern-day Catawba people reveal the rich history and vibrant presence of the Catawba in North Carolina. VHS, 18 minutes. detailsCharlotte Trolleys: Your Ticket to the PastBefore automobiles covered the streets of Charlotte, electric streetcars crisscrossed the downtown area. Explore the development of the trolley system and its impact on the growth of the city. VHS, 24 minutes. detailsDawn of PeaceFollow the events of the Civil War leading to the surrender of General Joseph E. Johnston to General William T. Sherman at Bennett Place outside Durham. VHS, 16 minutes. detailsFort MaconTake a tour of Fort Macon, once a vital Civil War stronghold and now a state park. VHS, 15 minutes. detailsFrom Earth and Fire: North Carolina PotteryClay jugs and painted pots have a long tradition in North Carolina. Explore the role of pottery in the state's history and culture while learning the basic processes and techniques used in crafting these beautiful but practical works of art. VHS (CC), 14 minutes. detailsLooking for GoldFollow Sarah and Dexter as they learn about the discovery and mining of gold at Reed Gold Mine. VHS, 20 minutes. detailsNorth Carolina Sports Hall of FameExperience important moments in the history of North Carolina sports through interviews, snapshots, and game highlights. VHS (CC), 9 minutes. detailsNorth Carolina State Historic Sites-- The Eastern to Central Piedmont RegionVisit historic sites in the eastern to central Piedmont region. View landmarks such as the House in the Horseshoe, Bentonville Battleground, Bennett Place, Town Creek Indian Mound, and Palmer Memorial Institute. Along the way, you'll meet men and women who helped shaped North Carolina's history. VHS, 27 minutes. detailsNorth Carolina State Historic Sites-- The Western Piedmont and Mountain RegionsTake a tour in pictures of historic sites in the western Piedmont and Mountain regions. Stop along the way at places such as Fort Dobbs, Polk Memorial, Spencer Shops, Reed Gold Mine, and Horne Creek Living Historical Farm. VHS, 30 minutes. detailsNorth Caroli |