Students can learn about Nathaniel Hart. Mr. Hart was an explorer who mapped out and negotiated with the Cherokee in the Western part of North Carolina.
Students can read about a famous North Carolina Supreme Court Case which dealt with the separation of powers at the state government level.
Students will read about changes in transportation infrastructure in North Carolina during the years after the American Revolutionary War to the American Civil War.
Students will learn about the development of the Judiciary Branch of the State of North Carolina.
Students can learn about Flora MacDonald and the impact she still has with many North Carolinians who have a Scottish heritage. This article was originally produced for the Tar Heel Junior Historian.
Students can learn about Hugh MacRae who developed special grazing techniques in the mountains of North Carolina and served as Secretary of Agriculture for two different Presidents during the early 20th Century.
Students can learn about the symbols for the state of North Carolina and when they were selected.
This site provides a map outlining all 100 counties in North Carolina. Clicking on a county provides an explanation concerning how people, events, and developments brought changes or recognition to that area. The history of the county is provided as well as manufacturing information, population demographics, and agricultural products specific to that area. Information concerning the roles that North Carolina communities have played on a state and national level is provided (ie. High Point being the "furniture capital of the world" and New Bern being the birth place of Pepsi-Cola). Entrepreneurship endeavors that have influenced the economy are provided for select counties such as
This resource provides an overview of the three regions of North Carolina.
This resource provides an overview of the Piedmont region of North Carolina.
Students will learn bout hte origins and importance of Princeville, North Carolina.
Students will learn about how North Carolina was called the Rip Van Winkle State and how that frames North Carolina History.
From the State Dog to the State Beverage to the State Vegetable, browse the varied list of official North Carolina symbols and emblems on this site. This list is updated as new state symbols are added. The historical relevance of the symbols are also provided.
This resource provides information about the Supreme court of North Carolina.
Students can learn about the devleopment of Raleigh after the fire of 1833 and the impact of the first railroad line to the city. Thestudents will also discover the background behind the nickname "Tornado", which Raleigh had for many years.
Students will learn about the abolitionist movement in North Carolina and the section of the Underground Railroad which travelled through the state.
students will learn about the debate about if the state of North Carolina should remain in the Union after the election of Abraham Lincoln.
Students can learn about the role North Carolina played in the War of 1812.
