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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). "Liberty to Slaves": the black responseThe actions of African Americans, both free and enslaved, are examined against the backdrop of the Revolutionary War. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1992 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 Duke" of AshevilleIn 1902 a mysterious stranger arrived in Asheville, NC. He died three weeks after his arrival, probably of tuberculosis. His true identity has remained a secret, up until this day. During his tenure as the embalmed resident of the local funeral home, the citizens of Asheville playfully referred to him as “the Duke” and his corpse participated in a number of practical jokes and public displays. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 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). "The difference is about our land": Cherokees and CatawbasMany people characterize the American Revolution as a war fought between the British and the American colonists. However, another group of people, the American Indians, participated in the war. In North Carolina, the Cherokee and the Catawba ultimately supported the side that they thought would best ensure the protection of their tribal lands. This article examines the actions of these two American Indian groups in North Carolina during the American Revolution. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1992 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). "With All the Speed Imaginable": Horse Racing in North CarolinaNorth Carolina boasts a long history of award-winning horses and top jockeys throughout history, especially prior to the Civil War. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Lost Colony: Interpreting History Through DramaOriginally conceived as a one-season play to commemorate the 350th anniversary of Virginia Dare's birth, The Lost Colony, has continued for more than seventy-five years. Paul Green's symphonic drama ensured the mystery of the lost colonists would intrigue people from North Carolina and beyond. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A Class All Their Own: American Indians in Antebellum North CarolinaThe Cherokee Indians in the antebellum period started to adopt certain aspects of “white” civilization including separation into family units as opposed to clans and modifying their government in order to avoid further relocation. Some North Carolina Cherokee lived lives closely akin to poor whites while other isolated themselves in the mountains. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 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 Deadly Contest: The Stanly-Spaight DuelWhat would you do if someone called you a bad name? In 1802 a war of words became so vicious between Richard Dobbs Spaight (former NC governor and candidate for state senate) and John Stanly (who had beaten Spaight in a race for Congress two years earlier) that the two dueled. After both men had fired and missed their opponent several times, Stanly’s bullet hit Spaight who died the next day. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A Different Kind of Exploration: William Bartram and Science in the 1700sWhile North Carolina's general outline, rivers, and American Indian population had been "discovered" by the early eighteenth century, much of the region's plant life and its uses remained unknown to the colonists. Botanists such as father and son John and William Bartram collected and studied plant life and documented their findings. William Bartram eventually became a much-respected artist and author of Travels through North and South Carolina, [and] Georgia.This article appeared in the Fall 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. 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 Foreign Field that is Forever ChangedIn Ocracoke, North Carolina, a small plot of land exists comprised of four graves surrounded by a white picket fence. This small cemetery is actually owned by the British government and is home to four sailors from the antisubmarine ship the HMS Bedforshire which was sunk by a German U-Boat off of the coast of NC in 1942 This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 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 Long and Difficult Journey Across the AtalanticIn 1585, a group of sailors, tradesmen, and soldiers traveled from England to Roanoke Island. During their long journey, they faced cramped living quarters, a meager diet, and hazardous conditions at sea. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 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 Government Allows ReformsAfter the mid-1830s, the major parties in antebellum North Carolina became the Whig Party and the Democratic Party. Whigs came into power in North Carolina after the state’s Constitutional Convention of 1835. Whigs favored internal improvements and diversifying the economy while Democrats argued for limited government involvement in most matters. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 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 Part of Life, Not Just a Sunday Event: Religious Life in Antebellum North CarolinaDuring the antebellum era, protestant Christianity was central to the lives of North Carolinians. The church functioned as a social organization and as a tool to enforce discipline amongst community members. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 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 Shadow over Progress: 1850-1861By the 1850s, North Carolina could boast improvements in both its educational and transportation system. However, the debate over slavery cast a shadow over North Carolina’s progress. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A Snapshot in Time: How to Study a PhotoPhotographs from the past can teach us about people and events. This article uses a picture from the NC State Archives to demonstrate the process of analyzing a photo. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2009 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). A Thanksgiving Day DisasterOn a Thanksgiving day in 1892 the Hotel Zinzendorf in Winston, NC erupted into fire. The reason for the fire was never determined and the hotel was not rebuilt. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). A Wagon with a Story to TellAbigail and Joshua Stanley lived in the Centre Community of southern Guilford County where their home served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. They also owned a wagon with a secret compartment. Legend says that the wagon was used to ferry African Americans to free states during the mid 1800s. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). ActivitiesActivity utilizing the map published in John Lawson's A New Voyage to Carolina, published in 1709. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 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 American Culture and the World Around YouAfrican American culture continues to influence North Carolina today through food and cooking, arts and crafts, and music and dance traditions. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 28 January 2009. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). African American Political PioneersThirteen African American men served as delegates to North Carolina’s 1868 Constitutional Convention. This article gives a brief biography of each man and outlines some of the general achievements of the convention. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 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). Analyzing an Artifact: What in the World is a Hogshead?When you visit a historic site or a museum you may encounter artifacts that you can’t readily identify. In this article, the assistant site manager at Duke Homestead Historic Site discusses one such artifact in that site’s possession, a large hogshead (which was a type of barrel generally used to store tobacco). This article originally appeared in the Spring 2009 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). And the Mysterious Mr. NeyNorth Carolina history is full of stories that have not made it into traditional history textbooks. One of these tales is of the mysterious Mr. Ney who arrived in North Carolina in 1816. Rumors persist to this day that Peter Stuart Ney was in reality Marshal Michel Ney, one of Napoleon’s military commanders who was supposedly executed in 1815. This article examines the myths and the facts surrounding the mysterious Mr. Ney’s life. This article appeared in the Fall 2008 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). Archibald DeBow Murphey: Leader of a Growing State Envisioning ChangeArchibald Murphey served in the North Carolina Senate in the early 1800s. He also established a reputation as a reformer who favored public education and internal improvements. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. 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). Barbecue: Still Smoking after Three Hundred YearsNorth Carolina has developed its own type of smoked pork barbeque. Barbeque can trace its roots back to at least the colonial era and is still a major food presence in North Carolina today. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. 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). Blimps Over Elizabeth CityThe U.S. government used blimps during WWII in order to protect its ships and harbors. Prior to the start of WWII, only one blimp station existed in the United States. However, with the mounting tensions in Europe, the U.S. government decided to establish several blimp stations along the U.S. coast. One such blimp station was the Weeksville Naval Air Station which was built outside of Elizabeth City, N.C. Blimps from Weeksville worked throughout WWII as ship escorts and participated in search and rescue work. After the war, the station passed through several different owners and is today owned by TCOM, a subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric, where it continues to house blimps. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Breakfast with the PresidentGeorge Washington visited North Carolina when he was president. The foods prepared for the president, as well as the activities he participated while visiting North Carolina, gives us the chance to learn about life in North Carolina in the late 1700s. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 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). Challenging the Chain StoresIn 1929 a new cooperative business group called the Colored Merchants Association (CMA) formed in Winston-Salem. This group’s goal was to preserve independently owned African American grocery stores who were losing business to chain stores. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 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). Civil War AmputationsDuring the Civil War many surgeons performed amputations and many of those soldiers who had lost an arm or a leg during the war wanted an artificial limb. North Carolina became the first former Confederate state to offer artificial limbs to amputees. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 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). Courage above and beyond the Call of Duty: Tar Heels in World War IIMany North Carolinians performed heoric feats of bravery during World War II. Learn about some of these men such as Major George Preddy Jr., Jacklyn "Jack" Lucus, and Commander Norman M. Miller who were honored by the military for their courageous actions during the war. This article first appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Creating a Cultural ConnectionHundreds of thousands of Latin American migrants have settled in North Carolina in the last twenty years. Life many earlier waves of people arriving from other countries, they have brought their traditions with them. One of these traditions involves honoring the Virgen de Guadalupe (the Virgin Mary) through dance on December 12. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2009 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Dancing through History with the Warriors of AniKituhwaThe modern Warriors of AniKituhwa perform traditional Cherokee dance at community events. Their dance is modeled on historical research and is meant to preserve cultural traditions in an ever-changing world. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2009 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). David Settle Reid: Champion for "The Common People"In 1850, David Settle Reid was the first Democrat to be elected governor of North Carolina. Reid was a proponent of free manhood suffrage (the idea that all white men, regardless of if they owned property, should be free to vote for their elected officials). This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Dig in to North Carolina's Food HistoryPart of what makes North Carolina distinct is the types of foods its inhabitants enjoy. Some of these food traditions date back to the first inhabitants of the region—the American Indians, while others are more recent due to new immigrants to the state. However long certain food traditions have been in place, they help the historian to understand the culture and lifeways of North Carolina’s peoples. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Digging Deep: Primary Sources in ArchaeologyArchaeologists study the past by examining the material remains of previous people in order to determine how people from the past lived. This article gives an overview of the different people archaeologists study and how they go about unearthing artifacts. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2009 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Discovering What Native North Carolinians AteArchaeologists learn about the diet of American Indians who lived in North Carolina prior to European contact by studying the plant and animal remains present at archaeological sites. From these remains, archaeologists have been able to deduce some of the foods the first North Carolinians ate. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Doc Watson--North Carolina LegendNative North Carolinian, Arthel “Doc” Watson, has been amazing audiences for decades with his guitar playing. Watson is one of North Carolina’s most noted and award-winning musicians. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2009 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). Earliest American Explorers: Adventures and SurvivalThe New World "discovered" by Europeans was actually settled much earlier by American Indians who--based on archaeological evidence--may have been on the continent for fifty thousand years. European contact brought major changes to Indian life--devastating diseases, culture shifts, and even slavery--but despite it all, Indian culture adapted and survives today. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 issue of Tarl Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). East against West: The Fight over Internal ImprovementsDuring the antebellum period in North Carolina, debate surrounded over the implementation of a series of internal improvements aimed at upgrading transportation around the state. Generally, the eastern counties, fearing higher taxes, did not support these initiatives while the western counties did support internal improvements. The western counties supported internal improvements because these counties wanted more railroads, roads, and canals so that their agricultural products could get to market more easily. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 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). Enemies and Friends: POWs in the Tar Heel StateDuring WWII, Prisoner of War (POW) camps existed not only in Europe and Asia, but the United States as well. Robert D. Billinger Jr. examines several POW camps that existed in North Carolina during the second world war. Many of the camps inhabitants (mostly Italians and Germans) performed agricultural labor for local farmers, and generally reported that they had a positive experience while in the state. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Escape Through the Great Dismal SwampA land of opportunity awaited Virginia's freed or escaped indentured servants and Quakers in Carolina--just beyond the 2200 square-acre Great Dismal Swamp. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Excavating Joara and Fort San JuanArchaeologists discovered the remains of the American Indian town of Joara in 1986. American Indian and Spanish artifacts, including the remains of five burned buildings thought to have housed Fort San Juan and its soldiers, are located on twelve acres in Burke County. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 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). Explorers Are You: Tar Heel Junior Historians, Pigs, and Sir Walter RaleighLike Christopher Columbus, Hernando de Soto, Juan Pardo, and Sir Walter Raleigh, Tar Heel Junior Historians are explorers. Early explorers influenced life in North Carolina as countries like Spain and England sought to increase in both power and wealth. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Facts and Fiction: Looking for the ColonistsWhile stories abound about the possible fate of the 1587 Lost Colonists, little archaeological evidence remains to definitively reveal what happened. And why did colonies at Roanoke Island fail so quickly, when others such as Jamestown did not? This article appeared in the Fall 2007 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). Finding a Lost Fort (North Carolina's Real First Colony)According to archaeological and written evidence, Spain, not England, established the first European settlement in North Carolina. In 1567 the native town of Joara became the site of Captain Juan Pardo's Fort San Juan. American Indians burned the fort in May 1568. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. 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). Food Fondly RememberedEvelyn Ruth Ragan wrote this short essay about her food-related memoires growing up in the 1950s and 1960s at the home of her parents near New Hill, North Carolina. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Food and FaithThis article examines how food plays some role in religious life for most faith communities. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. 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). From Hep Cats to Full Birds: Sland of the 1940sDuring World War II new slang was created that incorporated many of the terms that were associated with the war and military life. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). George Higgs and the Bull City BluesOne particular style of music, known as the blues, experienced great popularity in Durham in the 1930s. Many blues musicians became well known in Durham in the 1930s and achieved national influence during the folk and blues revivals that began during the 1960s. One musician who was inspired by these blues singers and players was George Higgs. Higg’s musical career and the history of blues in North Carolina is recounted in this article. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2009 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). Get Out of Your Seat and Up on that StageStarting in the 1920s a burst of playwriting and acting started in Chapel Hill and moved across the state. These plays were referred to as folk plays and centered on the lives of ordinary North Carolina folk. The leader of this movement was Frederick Koch who was a professor at UNC. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2009 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Good Eats!The American Indians encountered by Europeans in the 1500s consumed a varied diet that included corn, beans, squash, sweeet potatoes, pumpkins, peppers, peanuts, berries, seeds, and meat from animals in the wild. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 19 November 2008. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Hanged for Murder, but Was She Guilty?On July 12, 1833 Francis “Frankie” Silver was hung for her husband’s murder in western North Carolina. However, there were no witnesses to the crime, the defendant was not allowed to testify on her behalf, and the jurors changed their verdict. Over 150 years later many wonder if Frankie was truly guilty of killing her husband. This article appeared in the Fall 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Help From the Home Front: Women's Clubs Contribute to the CauseWhile many American men were fighting in Europe and the Pacific during WWII, American women contributed to the war effort in a variety of ways at home. Women’s clubs raised money, namely through bond sales, that financed the purchase of planes, ships, and bombers. They also sponsored programs that contributed to national defense, volunteered in the Red Cross, and implemented programs designed to improve morale. One particular women’s club, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of North Carolina, ranked fourth in overall bond sales in the United States. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. 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). Historian's Tools: Primary and Secondary SourcesHistorians learn about the past by studying both primary and secondary sources. This article explains what primary sources are and how historians use them to learn about the past. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2009 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Historians Piece It All TogetherHistorians use all kinds of documents, including wills, to learn about the past. This article demonstrates how research on one particular will leads to greater knowledge about one colonial North Carolina family. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2009 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Historical HoundThe Plott hound is the only officially recognized breed of dog developed in North Carolina and in 1989 became the state dog of N.C. This article outlines the history of the Plott hound in N.C. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). History Echoes Through Oakdale, Wilmington’s Picturesque Rural CemeteryIn 1852 Wilmington, NC leaders got a charter from the state for 65 acres of land east of the then town limits. This area became Oakdale Cemetery. This cemetery is a fine example of one built during the rural cemetery movement that swept the nation starting in the mid nineteenth century. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Homegrown Skills: Creating a Way of Life at the CoastChanges in technology, transportation, and population have changed the way the coastal inhabitants of North Carolina live as compared to past coastal residents. Two traditional coastal crafts--decoy making and boat building are described. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2009 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Hospital Cars Rode the RailsDuring World War II, the U.S. Army had a series of railroad passenger cars built to carry wounded soldiers from hospital ships to military hospitals across the United States. However the history of the hospital car can be traced back to the Civil War. These cars were in use through the Korean War, after which they were surplused and sold off. The NC Transportation Museum has one of the hospital cars on display at its museum. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 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 Did Yellow Fever Infect Wilmington in 1862?In this article primary sources, such as newspapers, are used to investigate the mystery of how yellow fever spread to Wilmington in 1862—41 years since the last outbreak! This article originally appeared in the Spring 2009 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). Hurricane Warning! The Storm of 1752How do historians learn about hurricanes that affected North Carolina before the advent of modern technology like the internet and television? They study primary sources like county and state records as well as maps in order to reconstruct when and where hurricanes have occurred as well as their affect on the state. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2009 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). It Needed to Change Before the State Could Grow: North Carolina's Constitutional Convention of 1835Legislators during the antebellum era in North Carolina felt that the state’s original constitution, written in 1776, needed to be amended to reflect changes in population and geographic distribution. Thus, the Constitutional Convention of 1835 was adjourned in order to institute new policies in terms of representation, elections, and voting rights. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Jane S. McKimmon and the Greening of North CarolinaJane McKimmon was a pioneer--in what was a new career for women in the early 1900s—home economics. McKimmon preached the importance of a healthy lifestyle including well-rounded meals that featured vegetables grown at home. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. 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). John Lawson's North CarolinaGrowing up in England, John Lawson heard tales from family and friends about strange lands, people, animals, and goods. At twenty-five, he boarded a ship to the New World and began his own adventures as a surveyor, natural history collector, botanist, author, and explorer. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Just One Lady--How Dorothea Dix Fought for One Antebellum Social ReformDespite social restraints on the role of women as outspoken reformers, Dorothea Dix rallied across the country in the mid nineteenth century to improve the housing conditions of the insane. She was pivotal in establishing just such a hospital in North Carolina in 1849 which eventually became known as Dorothea Dix Hospital. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Just Say No--to Tea! The Edenton Tea PartyConvinced the Tea Act of 1773 was unfair, and inspired by the Boston Tea Party, fifty-one Edenton women pledge not to purchase tea from the East India Company. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 24 September 2008. 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). Legendary WomenNorth Carolina’s women played an active role in the Revolutionary War—both as loyalists and patriots. The stories of the following women are highlighted: Flora MacDonald, Mary Dowd, Elizabeth Cornell Bayard, Margaret Sharpe Gaston, Betsy Dowdy, Mary Slocumb, Elizabeth Maxwell Steele, and Hannah Blair. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1992 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. 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). Looking at North Carolina through a Lens of WordsNorth Carolina is lucky to have a very rich heritage of literature. The following North Carolina authors are discussed in this article: George Moses Horton, Thomas Wolfe, Wilma Dykeman, Suzanne Newton, Guy Owen, Barbara Presnell, Lenard Moore, and Fred Chappell. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2009 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). Making MapsCartography has evolved from basic charts and maps to--as science and math progressed--accurate depictions of geographical areas and features. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Mammoth Moving PicturesBefore the advent of the modern movie theater, Charlotte resident Arthur L. Butt created a special type of show called a panorama. Popular in the 1800s, panoramas were literally moving picture shows. Butt and his giant roll of paintings traveled the country for much of the nineteenth century. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Marks on the Land We Can See: Routes of Carolina's Earliest ExplorersAmerican Indian Pathways formed an extensive network that connected communities across the country. European soldiers and settlers, traders, debtors, escaped indentured servants and slaves, and raiding parties used these paths. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. 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). Master of Round Peak MusicThomas Jefferson Jarrell (1901-1985) lived in a community called Round Peak in Surry County, NC. He became a well-known musician who contributed to Round Peak Music—a musical tradition in which the songs tell of everyday life. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. 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). Mining for Mystery in the UwharriesThe article discusses the Russell Mine which was one of the largest gold mines in the Uwharries (located in south central North Carolina). This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 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). Nat Turner's Revolt in Virginia Raises Concerns in Neighboring North CarolinaNat Turner led a slave uprising in Virginia in 1831 in which approximately sixty whites were killed. This revolt contributed to white fear of slave revolt throughout the south including North Carolina. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Nathaniel Macon: Leader of an Agrian State Resisting ChangeNathaniel Macon was a North Carolina politician during the late 1700s and early 1800s. He was known for his conservative views—especially his support of state’s rights, and his opposition to internal improvements. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 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: A Culinary CrossroadsMany of the foods we may think of as being native to North Carolina--such as rice, okra, and peaches—are actually from other countries and were brought to the state by explorers and early settlers. This article examines the history of some of the foods that we think of as being uniquely North Carolinian. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. 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 Founding FathersWho were North Carolina’s founding fathers? A brief biography of the three men who represented North Carolina at the Continental Congress is given (Joseph Hewes, William Hooper, and John Penn). Also, the three North Carolinians who signed the Constitution are discussed (William Blount, Hugh Williamson, and Richard Dobbs Spaight). This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). North Carolina's Wartime Miracle: Defending the NationThe United States' entry into WWII led to a frenzy of military base construction, especially in North Carolina. Learn how this unprecedented wave of building helped to ease North Carolina out of the Great Depression and contribute to Allied victory. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 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). Old Hickory/Young HickoryBorn in North Carolina, Andrew Jackson and James Knox Polk became influential politicians and eventually both achieved the office of President. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 15 October 2008. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). On My Way: One Actor's Creative JourneyActor and playwright Mike Wiley writes about how he takes moments in African American history and turns them into one-actor plays based on documentary sources. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2009 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). One Kicker of a ContraptionTom Haywood of Croatan, NC, and Wilber Herring built a kicking machine in 1937. The purpose of the machine was to deliver a gentle rebuke to anyone who felt like they had done something so dumb that they needed to be punished. Over the years, this roadside attraction became a major stop for travelers until it was donated to the NC Museum of History in the 1990s. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 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). Phoebe: Spirit of the Past, Light to the PresentTracing the history of people of color, especially those that were enslaved, prior to 1870 is difficult since few legal documents exist because people of color were not allowed to own property or legally marry. Thus, researchers tracing the history of people of color prior to the end of the Civil War must rely on other documents such as diaries, birth and death records, and baptismal records to shed light on the lives of these people. This article explains how one researcher used primary sources to trace the life of one enslaved woman named Phoebe. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2009 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). Posters Help Win the War at HomeWhile World War II raged on in Europe and the Pacific, the U.S. government initiated its own assault on the general public in the form of propaganda. Specifically, because they were inexpensive and easy to produce and display, posters became a major medium for promoting patriotism in America during the war. This article examines some of the major themes these posters addressed in relation to the war. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Put Up, Holed in, and Salted DownThis article discusses the various ways people preserved their meat and vegetables prior to refrigerators. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Quaker Abolitionists: The Largest Slaveholders in the State?During the 1700s and early 1800s an increasing number of Quakers became abolitionists, preaching that owning another person was morally wrong. Many of these Quakers owned slaves and wanted to free them, but Colonial law forbade the manumission of slaves. Thus, North Carolina Quakers spent most of the late 1700s and early 1800s involved in a series of legal battles with the state over the manumission of their slaves. This article appeared in the Fall 1996 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. 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). Rendezvous with History: Thomas W. Ferebee and the Enola GayThomas W. Ferebee started his life as a simple farm boy who grew up outside of Mocksville, North Carolina. However, World War II propelled the high-school athlete to enlist in the Army Air Corps where he distinguished himself as an outstanding bombardier. In 1945, Ferebee served as the bombardier on the Enola Gay, which dropeed the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. This article examines Ferebee's life as well as the controversy surrounding the bombing of Hiroshima. 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). Sea Monsters, Railroads, and Modern Highways--Mapping Out HistoryMaps are a primary source that reproduces, usually on a flat surface, selected features of a part or all of the earth. Historians may use maps to find out how a region has changed over time. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2009 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). Secrets, Supplies, and a Big SkirtThis article describes the actions of a native North Carolina woman named Emeline Pigott who served as a spy for the Confederacy. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 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). Shoot-out at Bond Schoolhouse: a little Civil War skirmish that had big repercussionsOn February 12, 1863 members of the Confederate militia, under the leadership of Captain James West, approached the Bond Schoolhouse in Yadkinville for the purpose of apprehending sixteen Confederate deserters and draft dodgers. The confrontation turned into a shoot-out between the two groups in which West and another Confederate militia member were killed. Two of the sixteen men in the schoolhouse also died—Solomon Hinshaw and Eck Allgood. The remaining Confederate deserters escaped to the mountains and later to Kentucky where many joined the Union army, including Jesse Dobbins who was later indicted for killing West. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Shortages, Substitutes, and Salt: Food during the Civil War in North CarolinaDuring the Civil War many North Carolinians--both the soldiers and the civilians--faced food shortages. Sometimes substitutes were found for the scarce food item, while other times, people had to do without. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Sid Luck: A Traditional Seagrove PotterSeagrove, North Carolina, is an area famous for its pottery. A brief history of this area is presented along with some information about one of the well-known potters from this region, Sid Luck. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2009 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Simon Fernandez: Navigator, Privateer--and Villain?Was ship pilot Simon Fernandez the self-serving man described in the writings of John White and portrayed in the play "The Lost Colony?" Or was he a responsible navigator who sought to safely return his ship and men to England before the dangerous hurricane season? This article appeared in the Fall 2007 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Sitting Down for a Cup of Coffee and Civil RightsA Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina became the setting for the first in a series of non-violent sit-ins for Civil Rights in the South. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 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). South Dakota v. North Carolina: Supreme Court ShowdownThe US Supreme Court case South Dakota v. North Carolina marked the first time one state had sued another state in the Supreme Court for payment of a debt. South Dakota won the suit and North Carolina had to pay that state $664,000 (in 2008 dollars). This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 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). Steam Power--Not Just for RailroadsIn 1900 Thomas H. White developed a steam-powered car. His company continued to build cars that ran on this “alternative” energy source until 1909 when they switched to the gas-powered engine. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. 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). Stitching History Together: Using Artifacts as Primary SourcesCurators at museums use artifacts in order to discover how people from the past lived. This article details how one type of artifact, a sewing sampler, can help a curator find out about the lives of historic women. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2009 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). Surry County's Original Siamese TwinsChang and Eng Bunker along with their wives and numerous children lived in Surry County from 1839 until their death in 1873. What made these two men unique is that they were conjoined Siamese twins. This article provides a brief biography of their life. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Sweet and Clean: A Glance at the History of Infant FeedingAlthough doctors contend that a mother’s milk is best for infants, scientific advances in baby formula now offer a safe choice for mothers to feed their newborns. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). THJHA Essay Contest Winner: A Boy's Journal2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian Association contest winner, elementary division. A boy's fictional journal account of journey to and life within the 1587 Roanoke Island colony. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 ITar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Take Your Pick of North Carolina ApplesAlthough not native to North Carolina, early settlers found that apples grew well in the western portion of the state. From its earliest use as a food source for people and animals, the apple industry has flourished in North Carolina and now is a major industry in the state. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Talking Feet: The History of CloggingClogging is a type of folk dance in which performers use their feet as instruments. Clogging can be traced back to the Appalachian Mountains over two hundred years ago, and it is a type of dance that is still performed today. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2009 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 Agricultural Ecnomoy of Antebellum LifeDuring the antebellum era in North Carolina, agriculture was the mainstay of economic life. Many North Carolinians farmed in order to make a living. Farmers were classified as either planters or yeoman, depending on the size of their farms and how many enslaved persons (if any) they utilized. Some advances in farming technology were made during this period, but for the most part, farming was labor-intensive and unprofitable. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The American SoldierWhat kinds of guns and other weapons were used in the American Revolution? What were the armies like, and how did the soldiers fight? When we answer these questions, we learn a great deal about what war was like in the 1700s. And we learn about what the American soldier used during the war. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1992 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 Art of John WhiteGentleman artist John White's drawings of the New World revealed American Indians to be similar to Europeans--though some differences did exist, among them language, clothing, religion, and social organization. The drawings were widely distributed to encourage further English exploration and settlement. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 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 Five Classes of Women in Antebellum North CarolinaAlthough movies and television usually depict antebellum women as southern belles living on plantations, the reality was the southern woman fell into one of many different classes. Some belonged to the planter class, but many more were the wives of yeoman farmers or were too poor to even own land. Other southern women were black and were either free or enslaved. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 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 Ghost Train of Bostian's BridgeAround 3:00 a.m. on August 27, 1891, a passenger train on its way to Asheville left its tracks crossing over Bostian’s Bridge. The train plunged into the creek below, killing twenty-two of the train’s passengers. The cause for the disaster was never determined. Legend has it that on the anniversary of the tragedy you can see the ghost train. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 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 Scots-Irish in North CarolinaThe Scots-Irish journey to North Carolina took place over many years. Today their influence can be seen in Presbyterian churches, religious practices, music, food, and log cabin styles. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 26 February 2009. 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 Three White Classes in Antebellum North CarolinaDuring the antebellum era whites generally fell into one of three social classes—poor white class, yeoman farmer class, and upper class. This article briefly explores the lives of the people who belonged to each class. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Two Black Classes of Antebellum North CarolinaIn antebellum North Carolina, African Americans were characterized as either free or enslaved. This article examines what each of these classifications meant as well as the lives of the African Americans who belonged to these classes. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Ups and Downs of a Seafaring ManLike the sea he loved, Otway Burns’s life was full of ups and downs. The swashbuckling sea captain became North Carolina’s first navel hero during the War of 1812. Later he built one of the state’s first steamboats and served in the legislature. Yet he died poor and unnoticed, living his last years as a lonely lightboat keeper on the Pamlico Sound. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 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 Why of the American RevolutionThe reasons for North Carolina’s participation in the American Revolution are outlined, the battles that took place in North Carolina are examined, and the political development of North Carolina after revolutionaries expelled the last royal governor of North Carolina from the colony is explained. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1992 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). The Wild Horses of CurrituckVarious theories abound as to how the wild horses of North Carolina’s Currituck Outer Banks have come to inhabit that area. However, most historians agree that these horses are descended from the fine horses of Spanish conquistadors and have made the Outer Banks their home for almost five hundred years. Unfortunately, due to increasing property development, these horses’ homes are being threatened and the number of horses in Currituck County have dwindled to around one hundred. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 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). There's History in Those Sticks and Stones!Gravemarkers can tell us information about the people buried in the cemetery including their religion, name, gender, and occupation. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2009 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Time Line of ExplorationPre-history to twentieth century time line detailing forays into present-day North Carolina by early explorers. This time line appears in the Fall 2007 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). Tryon Toy-Makers and Wood CarversEleanor Vance and Charlotte Yale's initial efforts to teach carving to the boys in their Buncombe County neighborhood, eventually lead to the development of Biltmore Estate Industries, Tryon Toy-Makers and Wood-Carvers, and the Tryon Craft School. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 10 December 2008. 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). Uncovering a Person's Story: Edward R. "Ned" RawlsPrimary sources like documents and oral history can help historians put together the story of Edward R. “Ned” Rawls, one of North Carolina’s Reconstruction-era African American lawmakers. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2009 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Union or Disunion? North Carolina Votes for SecessionSecession was a controversial issue in North Carolina throughout the 1850s and early 1860s. Some people, called Unionist, wanted NC to stay a part of the United States while others felt that NC should join other southern states in opposing Republican leadership. Rising tension over slavery, the secession of other southern states, the election of Lincoln, and finally, Lincoln’s call for troops to protect Fort Sumter led to North Carolina’s secession from the Union in May 1861. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Views through Pen and Ink: North Carolina's Antebellum Literature Records an EraLiterature from the antebellum era in North Carolina helps to illuminate what life was like during this period as well as what antebellum North Carolinians were interested in reading about. Literature during this period discussed slavery, the Cherokee, and life among the planter class. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 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). Weekend Time MachinesReenactors are people who dress as historical figures (both famous and ordinary) and act out historical events. Some reenactors participate in recreating the battles of the American Revolution. This article was written by a Revolutionary War reenactor and he details why he became a reenactor as well as his duties as one. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1992 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). What Do Explorers Do When They Are Not Exploring? John Lawson's Everyday LifeWhile John Lawson may be best remembered as an explorer, naturalist, and author, he was also a successful businessman, civil leader, and family man. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 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). What is a symphonic drama?The Lost Colony is a symphonic drama. The play takes place on the site depicted in the play and the work includes music, dance, pantomime, and poetic dialogue. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). What's Eating You, Lazybones?During the early 1900s doctors, public heath officials, and northern businessmen worked to eradicate hookworm disease in the southern United States, including North Carolina. This article examines how hookworms became such a public health concern in the twentieth century as well as the ways different groups tried to steam the rate of hookworm disease. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 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). When Dinner Wasn't Quick or EasyModern meals are planned around the family’s schedule, but this was not the case two hundred years ago. In fact, two hundred years ago, the family planned its schedule around meals! Technology has greatly affected what we eat and how we eat it. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). When World War II Was Fought Off North Carolina's BeachesMilitary action was not restricted solely to Europe and the Pacific during World War II. German U-boasts patrolled parts of the United States coast including the North Carolina shoreline. The German U-boats were responsible for several attacks on American ships off of the NC coast until increased air and naval patrols by the American forces, as well as the efforts of vigilant American volunteers, help to repel this threat. This article focuses on the impact that German U-boats had on the North Carolina coast. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Which Side to Take: Revolutionary or Loyalist?Although it seems like a foregone conclusion to many people today, the decision to join the American patriots in revolting against the English government was not an easy one. Personal circumstances often influenced one’s decision. This article examines why people choose to either side with either the loyalists or revolutionaries. The story of one North Carolinian, Connor Dowd, is relayed to demonstrate the complicated nature of declaring allegiance to one side or the other. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1992 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). Who Painted the Canteens?Museum curators are often called upon to research the artifacts that a museum acquires. Oftentimes, as is the case with this article, solid historical research using primary documents can help to solve mysteries surrounding an artifact. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2009 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). William R. Davie House: A Building Tells Its StoryIn the field of historic preservation buildings themselves often become the primary source of information. Buildings can teach us a lot about the lives and accomplishments of the people who lived and worked in them. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Wilmington Helps Weld Allied VictoryDuring World War II, the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company built 243 ships for the Maritime Commission and U.S. Navy in Wilmington, N.C. The shipbuilding activities provided jobs for many North Carolinians who were still struggling with the economic devastation that resulted from the Great Depresssion. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Winning the Fight for Progress—North Carolina’s antebellum years begin: 1830-1850This article includes a broad overview of the major events characterizing the antebellum period in North Carolina. The author discusses the perception by other states that North Carolina was backward both economically and socially (i.e. the state’s Rip Van Winkle moniker) during this period. He also discusses slavery and yeomen farmers during the antebellum period in North Carolina. This article originally appeared in the Fall 1996 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. 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). Women Step Up to ServeNorth Carolinian women were active participants in World War II. This article examines a few of the women who made a difference by serving in the military during a time in which women were not always encouraged to do so. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). World War II Touched Lives in Every CommunityWhat was it like to live in North Carolina during World War II? Dr. Annette Ayers examines the effect the war had on life in the Surry County community of Shoals. This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). You Can't Miss It: Roadside FunNorth Carolina is home to many weird and wonderful landmarks with historical tales to tell. This article highlights several of these Tar Heel sites including the giant chest of drawers in High Point, the giant Duncan Phyfe chair in Thomasville, the shell service station in Winston-Salem, the world’s largest frying pan in Rose Hill, the big coffeepot in Winston-Salem, and the Futuro house in Frisco. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Your Food Has Ancestors, TooHave you ever thought about your dinner? Just like humans have ancestors, so do the foods we eat. This article examines where many of the foods North Carolinians enjoy-like corn, sugar, potato, and various meats came from. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2007 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Classroom ActivitiesFood 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). Friends in Liberty: North Carolina and the American Revolution Teacher SupplementActivities, ideas, and resources designed to supplement and reinforce information presented in the video, Friends in Liberty: North Carolina in the American Revolution. 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). 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). 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). 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). VideosAmerican Indians in North CarolinaExplore the fascinating history and contemporary culture of North Carolina's American Indian communities. 10 minutes detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Don't You Know There's a War On?This program explores the inspiring firsthand accounts of eleven individuals who experienced World War II. These men and women belong to what broadcast journalist Tom Brokaw calls the "greatest generation." They are ordinary citizens who did extraordinary things for their country. Whether they saw combat or collected scrap metal, North Carolinians joined countless Americans who served, sacrificed, and persevered during the war. 33 minutes detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Friends in Liberty: North Carolina in the American RevolutionThrough the eyes of a fourteen-year-old boy and his friend, we learn about North Carolina during the American Revolution. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Moccasins to MotorcarsStudents will discover how modes of transportation have changed over time and how those changes have affected North Carolinians. 17 minutes detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Raleigh: Tar Heel CapitalExplore the sights and sounds of North Carolina's historic capital city. 12 minutes. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Virtual Field TripsAmerican Indians in North CarolinaExplore the fascinating history and contemporary culture of North Carolina's American Indian communities. Students will learn and share information about the state's tribes through small group activities, video clips, and touch objects. detailsBehind the Scenes at the Museum: Who Works Here?What is it like to work in a museum? Who brings to life all the "stuff" of history? Who takes care of the museum building, trains the volunteers, publishes the documents, creates the Web site, builds the exhibits, conducts research, and stores the artifacts? Watch museum professionals in action and learn about their jobs. Understand the vocabulary of a museum. Play "Museum Jeopardy" for prizes! detailsDon't You Know There's a War On?This updated virtual field trip focuses on World War II from a North Carolina perspective. Hands-on activities, images and voices from World War II participants, and interactive discussion help students learn about life for North Carolinians on the home front and at war. detailsHistory MysteryHow do historians unravel mysteries? What do objects tell us about how people lived long ago? By participating in interactive discussions and hands-on activities, students learn why the investigative skills of observation, hypothesis, and analysis are important in understanding history. Choose from four History Mystery topics: Colonial Life, Health and Healing, Rural Home Life, and Tools and Gadgets detailsMoccasins to Motorcars: A History of Transportation in North CarolinaStudents will participate in interactive discussions and hands-on activities to discover how modes of transportation have changed over time and how these changes have affected North Carolinians. detailsRhythm and Roots of North Carolina MusicDid you know that music is part of history too? Explore North Carolina's musical roots and discover instruments with special ties to our state. Students will enjoy making music and hear Tar Heel musicians' recordings on the museum's own jukebox. detailsVirtual ScrapbooksWorld War II Online ScrapbookBefore World War II Robert Neal (Bobby) Garrison worked as a jeweler, watch repairman, and engraver at Norman Ingle Jewelry Store in the Rowan County town of Salisbury. Like thousands of other young Americans, Garrison soon found himself in a military uniform and on the way to places he had only heard about. From November 1943 to December 1945 he served in the United States Navy in Africa, France, and Sicily. While overseas he frequently purchased items to send to his wife, Mary White Garrison. Back home, Mrs. Garrison compiled a scrapbook of her husband's military service as a cherished memento to share with him when he returned. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Professional DevelopmentAmerican Indians in North Carolina, Past and PresentGet to know the state's American Indian tribes. Examine some of these groups within the contexts of education, work, government and politics, language, and the arts. The workshop will pay particular attention to today's eight state-recognized tribes. Advance registration is required. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Antebellum North CarolinaWhat was life like for North Carolinians before the Civil War? Research articles, artifacts, and visual aids will enhance your knowledge of the state's political, social, and economic climate during the antebellum era. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Civil Rights in North Carolina: A Change Is Gonna ComeExplore civil rights in North Carolina through an interactive online teacher workshop filled with valuable information and ideas for teaching. The first three sessions focus on the experiences of African Americans and American Indians in the state from 1830 to 1980. In each of these sessions, a history of civil rights is interspersed with detailed articles on an event, an issue, and a biography of a person important to the period. In the fourth session, you’ll explore the history of civil rights activism of other groups in North Carolina. The last session investigates the current and future state of civil rights. An interactive time line and oral histories are included. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Legends of North CarolinaWas Blackbeard really so bad? What became of Virginia Dare? Explore the fascinating history of these and 14 other North Carolina legendary figures and learn how and why their stories have changed over time. Advance registration is required. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). North Carolina Rosenwald SchoolsLook into the compelling story of Julius Rosenwald and his efforts to improve education for African Americans in 15 southern states, including North Carolina. Advance registration is required. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). North Carolina at Home and in Battle during World War IILearn how World War II affected North Carolinians and how the state’s men, women, and children contributed to the war effort at home and abroad. Advance registration is required. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Stories from the Civil WarFrom the battlefield to the home front, this program will provide you with the resources to incorporate the history of the Civil War in North Carolina into your curriculum. Probe Civil War resources and develop applications for the classroom. Advance registration is required. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). Women in North Carolina HistoryDiscover how women have influenced North Carolina’s history. Learn how to integrate women’s history into your curriculum using stories, primary documents, Web site links, and other resources. Advance registration is required. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year. detailsdirect link: View resource now (opens in new window). History-in-a-Box KitsColonial North CarolinaGeography played a major role in the settlement patterns of colonial North Carolina. Explore colonial family life and learn about the cultures of four groups that settled in the state’s three regions. Examine reproduction artifacts, play with toys, and listen to period music. Learn about clothing, housing, cooking, education, and trade. This project was made possible through the support of the North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Revolution. detailsEverybody's War: North Carolina and World War IIEveryday life changed during World War II as families were separated, food and goods were rationed, and travel and pleasure driving were curtailed. North Carolinians from the mountains to the coast helped the war effort by volunteering, by salvaging and conserving, by growing Victory gardens, and by buying war bonds. Use the scrapbook of memories; the stories of North Carolinians; and objects, images, and words of the period to teach about the changes that this war brought to our state. detailsFrom Earth and Fire: North Carolina PotteryCreate interdisciplinary lessons and encourage students to connect with history! Watch the video From Earth and Fire: North Carolina Pottery and use pieces of pottery and historical photographs to learn math, language arts, and science. This project was made possible through the support of the North Carolina Humanities Council and the North Carolina Arts Commission. detailsFrom Farm to Factory: Agriculture and Industry in North CarolinaFor most of its history, North Carolina has had a predominantly rural economy. New technology that made farming more efficient also led to the growth of industry in the state. In recent years, the state's economy has turned sharply away from agriculture. Learn the factors--who, what, where, when, and how--that contributed to the shift from farm to factory. Identify objects, analyze historical photographs, study geography and its relationship to food, and learn about life in a mill village, the effects of child labor, and the importance of technology today and in the future. detailsNorth Carolina and the Civil WarExplore the Civil War in North Carolina through touch objects that tell stories of a soldier on the battlefront and a woman on the home front. The companion video features a young soldier relating his wartime experiences. Interdisciplinary activities cover math, language arts, and science. Resources for teachers include background materials, lessons, and activities. detailsEducator NotebooksNorth Carolina Legends Educator NotebookNorth Carolinians love our legendary historical figures. Learn the myths and realities of characters such as Blackbeard and Flora MacDonald. This handy resource guide is designed for fourth-grade social studies, language arts, and math educators. Purchase the North Carolina Legends Educator Notebook for useful lesson plans and resources. details |