I'm a bit of a history buff. Like my dad, I love reading historical accounts as well as historical fiction. Right now I'm reading Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbric which, if you haven't read it -- should be required reading for all Americans.
Anyway -- like most North Carolinians (even the non-natives!), I am fascinated by the early American historical aspect of our coastline. But, aside from being the birthplace of the first true American (Virginia Dare) there are many more interesting people, places, events and products that we proudly call our own.
For the next few weeks I will be featuring some of those people, places, events and products on our blog. So read on, and find out just a few reasons why North Carolina is so special....
Did you know.....
1. That the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is the oldest State University in the United States;
2. That in 1903 the Wright Brothers made the first successful powered flight by man at Kill Devil Hill near Kitty Hawk. The Wright Memorial at Kitty Hawks now commemorates their achievement. (Kill Devil Hill is a great place to visit - we went there last summer!);
3. And for all you shopaholics out there - did you know that High Point is known as the Furniture Capital of the World. (Any trip down a highway here in NC reveals dozens of semis hauling freshly cut hardwoods to the manufacturers -- to be made into fine furniture);
4. Know as "Fish Town" in the early 1700's when Blackbeard frequented the coast, "Beaufort Town" was established as a seaport with the right to collect customs, in 1722; and finally
5. This isn't news -- but it IS official -- The Outer Banks of NC hosts some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. (Just click on some of the links over on the right side of the blog to see pictures as we frequent the coast!)
Take some time to explore some of our links. You too will see why North Carolina is such a wonderful place to live, work and play!!!
Anyway -- like most North Carolinians (even the non-natives!), I am fascinated by the early American historical aspect of our coastline. But, aside from being the birthplace of the first true American (Virginia Dare) there are many more interesting people, places, events and products that we proudly call our own.
For the next few weeks I will be featuring some of those people, places, events and products on our blog. So read on, and find out just a few reasons why North Carolina is so special....
Did you know.....
1. That the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is the oldest State University in the United States;
2. That in 1903 the Wright Brothers made the first successful powered flight by man at Kill Devil Hill near Kitty Hawk. The Wright Memorial at Kitty Hawks now commemorates their achievement. (Kill Devil Hill is a great place to visit - we went there last summer!);
3. And for all you shopaholics out there - did you know that High Point is known as the Furniture Capital of the World. (Any trip down a highway here in NC reveals dozens of semis hauling freshly cut hardwoods to the manufacturers -- to be made into fine furniture);
4. Know as "Fish Town" in the early 1700's when Blackbeard frequented the coast, "Beaufort Town" was established as a seaport with the right to collect customs, in 1722; and finally
5. This isn't news -- but it IS official -- The Outer Banks of NC hosts some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. (Just click on some of the links over on the right side of the blog to see pictures as we frequent the coast!)Take some time to explore some of our links. You too will see why North Carolina is such a wonderful place to live, work and play!!!
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Hey thanks for the comment. Was wondering who this was.. Clevelandgirlie Cathy. You live in a BEAUTIFUL spot. wow. Love the horses in the photo off on the side. Did you take that?
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