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The Statue of Liberty was not the only gift that France gave the United States. Find out why France sent the Merci Train to America in 1949. VHS, 19 minutes.
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Although North Carolinians fought valiantly for independence from Britain, not all citizens fully embraced the U.S. Constitution proposed in 1778. Explore the tensions surrounding the 1778 ratification of the Constitution. How might students vote if they lived back in 1778? VHS, 16 minutes.
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Take a peek into the life of Asheville writer Thomas Wolfe. Best known for
Look Homeward, Angel, a novel about small-town life in North Carolina, Wolfe was one of the most acclaimed authors of his time. VHS, 15 minutes.
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North Carolina archaeologists are in a race against time to preserve the past. Trace their efforts to learn more about American Indian, African American, and plantation life through careful archaeology. VHS, 28 minutes.
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Quilts do more than keep us warm; they represent the histories of communities, families, and individuals. VHS (CC), 18 minutes.
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Watch this reenactment of the Battle of Bentonville, where General Joseph E. Johnston attempted to halt General William T. Sherman's march through the South during the Civil War. VHS, 30 minutes.
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Visit historic sites that celebrate the many contributions of African Americans to the history of North Carolina. VHS, 18 minutes.
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Combine the studies of science and history as you join underwater archaeologists in their discovery and exploration of the shipwreck believed to be Blackbeard's
Queen Anne's Revenge. VHS, 60 minutes.
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Reenactments of early Catawba life and interviews with modern-day Catawba people reveal the rich history and vibrant presence of the Catawba in North Carolina. VHS, 18 minutes.
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Before automobiles covered the streets of Charlotte, electric streetcars crisscrossed the downtown area. Explore the development of the trolley system and its impact on the growth of the city. VHS, 24 minutes.
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Follow the events of the Civil War leading to the surrender of General Joseph E. Johnston to General William T. Sherman at Bennett Place outside Durham. VHS, 16 minutes.
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Take a tour of Fort Macon, once a vital Civil War stronghold and now a state park. VHS, 15 minutes.
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Clay jugs and painted pots have a long tradition in North Carolina. Explore the role of pottery in the state's history and culture while learning the basic processes and techniques used in crafting these beautiful but practical works of art. VHS (CC), 14 minutes.
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Follow Sarah and Dexter as they learn about the discovery and mining of gold at Reed Gold Mine. VHS, 20 minutes.
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Experience important moments in the history of North Carolina sports through interviews, snapshots, and game highlights. VHS (CC), 9 minutes.
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Visit historic sites in the eastern to central Piedmont region. View landmarks such as the House in the Horseshoe, Bentonville Battleground, Bennett Place, Town Creek Indian Mound, and Palmer Memorial Institute. Along the way, you'll meet men and women who helped shaped North Carolina's history. VHS, 27 minutes.
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Take a tour in pictures of historic sites in the western Piedmont and Mountain regions. Stop along the way at places such as Fort Dobbs, Polk Memorial, Spencer Shops, Reed Gold Mine, and Horne Creek Living Historical Farm. VHS, 30 minutes.
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Discover the exciting history to be found in the Costal Plain. Visit Fort Anderson, Edenton, Brunswick Town, Bath, Somerset Place, and other historic areas. VHS, 23 minutes.
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Discover the exciting lives of seven important North Carolina women who have shaped the state. VHS (CC), 9 minutes.
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The "war to end all wars" changed the lives of many North Carolinians. Hear stories of those who fought in Europe and those who supported the war effort at home. VHS (CC), 26 minutes.
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From rationing and Victory gardens to air bases and big bands, see what life was like in North Carolina during World War II. VHS (CC), 33 minutes.
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Follow the exciting story of the Revolutionary War through the experiences of 14-year-old Hugh McDonald! VHS (CC), 17 minutes.
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Learn about the Revolutionary War battles that affected North Carolinians. Produced by the North Carolina Society of the Cincinnati. VHS, 20 minutes.
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Before automobiles, highways, and airplanes crisscrossed North Carolina, trains were the major means of transportation. Hear the stories of former employees of Spencer Shops railroad facility as they remember their contributions to the history of North Carolina transportation. VHS, 28 minutes.
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Explore the fascinating history of Palmer Memorial Institute and the extraordinary contributions of African American educator Charlotte Hawkins Brown. VHS, 13 minutes.
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Explore the fascinating history of Palmer Memorial Institute and the extraordinary contributions of African American educator Charlotte Hawkins Brown. VHS, 27 minutes.
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Andy Griffith and Valeria Lynch Lee narrate the story of North Carolina from the precolonial period to the present. VHS (CC), 9 minutes.
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A detailed account of Sir Walter Raleigh's attempts to establish an English colony in the New World. VHS, 12 minutes.
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Explore the sights and sounds of North Carolina's historic capital city. VHS & DVD, 12 minutes.
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Learn about the Holocaust from the individuals who lived through it: American servicemen who liberated concentration camps, Jewish people who escaped, and Jewish Americans who watched the tragic events of World War II unfold. VHS, 60 minutes
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An exciting detailed drama about the arrival of English settlers on Roanoke Island and the founding of the Lost Colony. VHS, 3 parts, 180 minutes
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Want to become more involved in history? Find out how to start a Tar Heel Junior Historian Association club and get a look at club activities. VHS (CC), 20 minutes.
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Enjoy learning Tar Heel history through 14 legends and chilling ghost stories from around North Carolina. VHS, 26 minutes.
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The memories of concentration camp survivors and American servicemen reveal how the Holocaust continues to affect these North Carolina citizens. VHS, 15 minutes.
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Trace the Moravian community in 18th-century North Carolina and its influence on the state's history. VHS (CC), 20 minutes.
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Learn how archaeologists have reconstructed Town Creek, the site of a flourishing American Indian culture that disappeared hundreds of years ago. VHS, 20 minutes.
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Discover the history, architecture, and furnishings of the North Carolina State Capitol while tracing the development of Raleigh as the capital city. VHS, 14 minutes.
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Take a video tour of North Carolina's first capitol and governor's mansion. VHS, 18 minutes.
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What do the Greensboro Four and North Carolina farmers in 1860 have in common? Examine the lives of North Carolinians who fought for constitutional change, including people who opposed the Civil War and advocates for civil rights. VHS, 14 minutes.
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