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Retreat toward victory
As part of the John Locke Foundation’s NC250: Freedom’s Vanguard initiative, this essay contest invited students, scholars, historians, and writers to explore North Carolina’s pivotal role in the American Revolution and the…
Catch the last episode of Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution” tonight
Tonight at 8 p.m., PBS North Carolina will air the last episode of Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution” documentary series. I have learned a great deal about the complex nature and widespread impact of the Revolution so far…
Thomas Paine’s “The American Crisis” rallies weary Patriots
These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.…
Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution” premieres Sunday on PBS
Like ours, many organizations have been ramping up for July 2026, which marks the 250th anniversary celebration of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. The event we celebrate is critical not only to American…
Ken Burns interview, JLF podcast highlight NC’s role in American Revolution
As 2026 approaches and America prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, many individuals and groups have undertaken efforts to spotlight North Carolina’s role in the…
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