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CSS Neuse-Caswell Memorial Will Hold Free Living History Re-enactment

July 27, 2009 – 9:35 am

KINSTON — The sound of colonial cannons firing, the sight of patriot troops drilling and the smell of an old-fashioned summer picnic will fill the eyes and ears at the CSS Neuse State Historic Site-Governor Richard Caswell Memorial on Saturday, Aug. 15, during a celebration of America’s independence.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., families can [...]

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30th Annual Revolutionary War Battle Re-enactment Planned at House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site

July 21, 2009 – 9:17 am

SANFORD — A re-enactment of the “fiery” confrontation July 29, 1781, between Patriots and Loyalists will take place Saturday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 2, at House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site near Sanford.
One of America’s most authentic Revolutionary War battle re-enactments, this program recalls an actual raid and attack by the much-feared Tory [...]

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Colorful Patriots’ Day Celebration Planned At Alamance Battleground

May 14, 2009 – 11:00 am

BURLINGTON—A bloody face-off between forces of the British Crown and colonial farmers in North Carolina that helped set the stage for the Revolutionary War here will be recalled at Alamance Battleground State Historic Site in Burlington on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17. Colorful living history programs marking the 238th anniversary of the Battle [...]

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