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Genealogy :: Society and Culture

History - Comprehensive site dedicated to locations throughout North Carolina with information about the history of the state.

Ancestral Tracks - History of Warren Co. North Carolina
Meta Description: [ ancestral tracks, publishing, graphics, genealogy books, history, north carolina, warren county, north carolina transcriptions ]

Appalachian Summit - History of this region which includes all of western North Carolina and parts of eastern Tennessee.
Meta Description: [ History of the Appalachian Summit Area which includes all of western North Carolina and parts of eastern Tennessee. ]

Battleship North Carolina - North Carolina's WWII memorial. Museum (open daily), memorial, activities, calendar of events. Revisit the days of WWII in the Pacific.

Buckner Hill Plantation - A 19th century Greek Revival antebellum house in Duplin County open for public viewing by appointment.

Church and State in North Carolina - Full text online of book by Stephen Beauregard Weeks, about colonial days.

Duels in Western North Carolina - Narrative history by John Preston Arthur, published in 1914.

Eastern North Carolina Books - Books providing a pictorial history of several counties of Eastern North Carolina from the 1890s to present.
Meta Description: [ Pictorial history of North Carolina ]

Gold Mining in North Carolina - North Carolina was the scene of the first gold rush - read about it.
Meta Description: [ History of gold mining (1830s onward) in NC; 1970 newspaper article written by H.G. Jones of NC Archives & History ]

History of Western North Carolina - A 28 chapter online text telling the story of Western North Carolina, from beginning to present time.

History of Western North Carolina - Chapter IV - Daniel Boone - Excerpt from John Preston Arthur's History of North Carolina. Chapter IV Daniel Boone

History/Demographics on Alleghany County, NC in the Blue Ridge Mountains - History, demographics and community life of Alleghany County, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains.
Meta Description: [ History, demographics and community life of Alleghany County, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. ]

Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina - Preserves and celebrates the history and culture of Jews in the state. Features programs, events, online collection, Rosenzweig Gallery. Based in Chapel Hill, NC.
Meta Description: [ The Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina is dedicated to preserving, sharing and celebrating Jewish culture and artistry, and to collecting, preserving, and presenting the story of the Jewish people of North Carolina. ]

Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence - They did meet, they did reslove, they did oppose, with their lives, their fortunes and their scared honor.

New River Historical Notes - Collection of primary source documents and essays pertaining to the history of the New River Valley of North Carolina and Virginia.
Meta Description: [ Collection of historical and genealogical information pertaining to Northwestern North Carolina and Southwestern Virginia, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, East Tennessee, South Carolina, Maryland ]

New River Notes - Offers history of roads, stage coaches and taverns in Western part of the state.

North Carolina Archaeology - Articles and information about the prehistoric and historic archaeology of North Carolina.

North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources - The North Carolina state agency responsible for arts, history and library programs.

North Carolina Discussion Fleet - Educational forums and live chats pertaining to North Carolina.
Meta Description: [ NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina Navy: For Discussing NORTH CAROLINA ]

North Carolina Echo - Special collection of North Carolina's libraries, archives, and museums.
Meta Description: [ North Carolina ECHO brings unique North Carolina cultural resources to the world. ]

500 North Carolina Heritage Foundation - Sells books, music, videos and clothing that document the history of the state.

North Carolina Museum of History - Provides general museum information as well as information regarding exhibits, collections, associates, programs and events, regional museums, and education services.

404 North Carolina Office of State Archaeology - Coordinates and implements a statewide program of prehistoric, historic, and underwater archaeology. Includes staff profiles, information on programs and volunteer opportunities.

North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office - State government agency responsible for assisting in the protection of historic properties and sites in North Carolina.

Old Salem - Restored Moravian community and museums: gift shop, history, tourist information.

OuterBanks.com - Serves the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Here you'll find attractions, history, events, and things to do, as well as real estate, bed and breakfast inns, and accommodations.
Meta Description: [ North Carolina's Famous Barrier Islands and Resort Beaches ]

Preservation North Carolina - Nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the preservation of historic sites and properties in North Carolina. Includes: guide to historic sites (by county), properties available for sale, newsletter.
Meta Description: [ Preservation North Carolina protects and promotes buildings, sites and landscapes important to the heritage of North Carolina ]

Revolutionary Days - Chapter 5, John Preston Arthur's History of Western North Carolina.

The Caudill Cabin Family Homestead (1890's) - Features photos and history of restored cabin from the 1800's as well as photos and history of the family who built it.
Meta Description: [ We preserve the memory of the Caudill Cabin and the rich Caudill Family history. Built by Martin and Janie Caudill in the late 1890's, they had 14 children. ]

The First Flight Centennial Foundation - This organizations was formed in North Carolina to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight, located at RDU airport, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Meta Description: [ The First Flight Foundation, formed in North Carolina to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight, located at RDU airport, Raleigh, North Carolina. ]

The State of Franklin - Chapter 6 of John Preston Arthur's Book on the History of Western North Carolina.

The Wright Brothers Photographs - Wright Brothers pages with actual photos of the brothers and Kitty Hawk.

Trading Ford on the Yadkin - History of the Trading Ford area of North Carolina's Yadkin River from Native Americans to the twentieth century.