Saturday, September 28, 2024

The History of North Carolina by Donna Schlachter with giveaway

Please note: all images from https://abc11.com/community-events/celebrating-all-things-north-carolina-on-this-special-day/2464339/


Today is National North Carolina Day.

But wait…before you folks who live in or were born in North Carolina make plans for a parade and a paid holiday—every state has their own special date. So while you may celebrate ALL things North Carolina-ish today, you will have to join in with the same fervor as the other forty-nine states roll around on their special day.

Here are eleven things you may not know about North Carolina:

- It became the twelfth state to ratify the US Constitution on November 12, 1789

- It was the first state to establish a state symphony and state museum of art

- Estimated population 2024: 10,975,017

- Fort Bragg, NC is the largest military base in the country, housing more than 50,000 active duty personnel

- North Carolina produces more than half the sweet potatoes grown in the US

- In 1893, “Brad’s Drink” made its debut in New Bern, NC, and five years later, was renamed Pepsi-Cola

- The nation’s tallest lighthouse calls North Carolina home, along with six other coastal lighthouses.

- Most of the state now known as Tennessee was once part of North Carolina

- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the oldest public university in the country, opened in 1795

- The state earned the nickname of “The Good Roads State” in the 1920s, and currently maintains the second-largest system of roads in the country

- The Charlotte Speedway hosted the first official NASCAR stock race on June 14, 1949

 
 
Other items of note include the fact that the state has produced the most number of Nobel laureates in the nation, and the Wright Brothers tested their first flight there. In 1901, with a mind to reducing illiteracy in the state, a Literary and Historical Association was formed.

But what of the history behind the state? In 1584, Queen Elizabeth 1 of England commissioned Sir Walter Raleigh to establish the state. Which he did, encompassing much of Tennessee within its boundaries while he was at it.

Since 1792, Southport and Oak Island have been the site of many festivities.

In 1860, North Carolina occupied the headlines of the country and the mind of President Abraham Lincoln. About one-third of the population of the state were slaves who fought for their freedom, led by their beloved president.

In 1895, the Vanderbilt family built the nation’s largest private home, with around 250 rooms. It now serves as a museum and refuge for turn-of-the-century artwork, furnishings, and decorum.

As you can imagine, having a National Day of Observance for any state can be overwhelming to keep straight on your calender. But you can be sure that if you visit North Carolina any day of the year, you won’t be disappointed.



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About Recipe for Disaster: A spinster sister, left behind by her four younger sisters, feels unwanted and unneeded. But when three orphans and a wounded soldier turn up on her doorstep, her life takes on new meaning.

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About Donna:

 
A hybrid author, Donna writes squeaky clean historical and contemporary suspense. She has been published more than 60 times in books; is a member of several writers groups; facilitates a critique group; teaches writing classes; and judges in writing contests. She loves history and research, traveling extensively for both, and is an avid oil painter. She is taking all the information she’s learned along the way about the writing and publishing process, and is coaching committed writers. Learn more at https://www.donnaschlachter.com/the-purpose-full-writer-coaching-programs Check out her coaching group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/604220861766651


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Resources:

https://abc11.com/community-events/celebrating-all-things-north-carolina-on-this-special-day/2464339/

https://nationaltoday.com/national-north-carolina-day/ Fun video of other September holidays

https://www.ncrabbithole.com/p/national-north-carolina-day-made-up-holiday

2 comments:

  1. Thank you for posting today. I would not travel to a state just because it was "their" day.

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  2. Thanks, Connie. As the only responder, you will receive a free ebook copy of "A Recipe for Disaster". Congratulations!

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