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Historic Sites in North Carolina
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Historic Bath
Nestled between two coastal creeks, Bath reflects its history as
North Carolina's first incorporated town (1705). The village,
which was once the home of the pirate Blackbeard, features
several buildings of interest, including the earliest North
Carolina church still in continuous use. Tour guides present two
houses-the 1751 Palmer-Marsh House and the ca. 1830 Bonner
House-which have been fully restored and furnished. Interpretive
exhibits are located in the Van Der Veer House (ca. 1790). For
information call: (252)923-3971
Charlotte Hawkins Brown Memorial
Founded in 1902 by Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, Palmer Memorial
Institute transformed the lives of more than 1,000 African
American students. Today, restored campus buildings provide the
setting for a unique educational experience. The memorial links
Dr. Brown and Palmer Institute to the larger themes of African
American women, education, and social history, emphasizing the
contributions made by African American citizens to education in
North Carolina. For information call: (336)449-4846
James K. Polk Memorial
This site is located on land once owned by the parents of James
K. Polk, the 11th U.S. president. The memorial commemorates
significant events in the Polk administration: the Mexican War,
settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute, and the annexation of
California. Reconstructions of typical homestead buildings-a log
house, separate kitchen, and barn-are authentically furnished.
The Visitor Center features a film on Polk's life and civic
contributions. For information call: (704)889-7145
Town Creek Indian Mound
Six hundred years ago a group of Native Americans settled on a
spot overlooking Little River and constructed a ceremonial
center. The Town Creek center served as a fortified refuge and a
sacred ritual ground. The area once inhabited by people of the
Pee Dee culture now contains an earthen mound with a major
temple on top, an enclosed minor temple, and a mortuary hut, all
surrounded by a palisade fence. These reconstructions were based
on fifty years of intensive archaeological excavations that
began in the 1930s. For information call: (910)439-6802
Fort Dobbs
Named for royal governor Arthur Dobbs, the fort was built during
the French and Indian War to protect settlers. Archaeologists
and historians conjecture that the fort was dismantled after
pioneers pushed further westward. Excavations show the moat,
cellar, well, and magazine area of the fort. Exhibits relate
civilian and military life of the era. A playground and nature
trail make the site ideal for family outings. For information
call: (704)873-5866
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