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George Moses Horton
george moses horton

George Moses Horton was a slave who composed poetry and sold his poems to university students.  His initial book...
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Millie-Christine McKoy
millie-christine mckoy

Millie-Christine McKoy, conjoined twins, were born in Columbus County, NC in 1851.  Born to enslaved parents, the twins shared one spinal column...
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Tom Dula
tom dula

On May 1, 1868 Tom Dula (pronounced Dooley) was hanged for the murder of Laura Foster. The hanging followed several sensational trials...
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Futch Family
the futch family

Includes letters from John Futch, Co. K, 3rd North Carolina Troops, to his wife Martha Ramsey Futch and a letter from Catherine Ramsey to Futch...
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Wright Brothers
the wright brothers

On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first machine-powered flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.  With Orville aboard, the flight lasted about 12 seconds...
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About this archive...for instructors

The State Archives of North Carolina created this archive in hopes of sharing newly developed material with the public - most notably North Carolina's educators and students. We value what you've contributed to our state's history and what you're making possible for its future.

About the lessons

The lesson plans in this archive pertain to citizens and events that have made an impact on North Carolina's history, and draw from the Archives' rich collection of original documents.

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Thanks for your interest in sharing North Carolina's History.

 

Last Updated July 31 2009