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African American Cultural Complex – Raleigh, North Carolina

Editor — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:27:42 +0000

African American Cultural Complex – Raleigh, North Carolina Are you interested in tracing the history of the African American lifestyle of North Carolina? If you are then you will want to visit this complex where you will be able to see a collection of artifacts, documents and see displays which are housed in several buildings... [Continue Reading]

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The Alexander Dickson House – Hillsborough, North Carolina

Editor — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:04:12 +0000

The Alexander Dickson House – Hillsborough, North Carolina This 18th century house, with its simple Quaker styling, is the house that Alexander Dickson owned during the Civil War. It was the headquarters for Confederate General Hampton and was where General Johnson prepared surrender papers for General Sherman in April, 1865. Alexander Dickson had started a... [Continue Reading]

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Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site – Midland, North Carolina

Editor — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:37:43 +0000

Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site – Midland, North Carolina Gold mining in the United States started here in Midland! In 1799 a 12 year old boy named Conrad Reed discovered a 17 pound gold nugget while fishing in Little Meadow Creek, which was on his family farm. No knowing the value of the nugget... [Continue Reading]

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Kidzu Children’s Museum – Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Travel Writer — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:28:51 +0000

Kids Go Crazy of Kidzu in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is a beautiful little town that has a lot to offer its residents as well as those who chose to vacation in the area. Even the children will find some great things to do in Chapel Hill. The Kidzu Children’s Museum... [Continue Reading]

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Carowinds Theme Park – Charlotte, North Carolina

Travel Writer — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:06:51 +0000

Carowinds Theme Park at North Carolina The Carowinds theme park is much like a corporate park that contains a wide variety of rides and coasters. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina and Fort Mill, South Carolina, the Carowinds theme park has a number of exciting and fun roller coasters, as well as attractions for the children.... [Continue Reading]

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Tour Museums and Restored Gardens at Old Salem, North Carolina

Travel Writer — Sat, 17 May 2008 04:41:32 +0000

The Old Salem Museums & Gardens in Salem, NC is a great place to visit if you love living history, fun museums, and horticultural restoration areas. Visitors can tour a variety educational and entertaining museums, garden areas and activities that depict and celebrate early Southern life in Old Salem. There are four museums on... [Continue Reading]

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Explore North Carolina’s Fascinating Past at the Museum of History in Raleigh

Travel Writer — Thu, 15 May 2008 04:37:41 +0000

North Carolina has a long and vibrant history, and the North Carolina Museum of History in downtown Raleigh is a terrific place to learn about its past. North Carolina has been populated for more than 10,000 years, and it is the site of many famous events that have taken place in the history of the... [Continue Reading]

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The North Carolina Zoo Features Acres of Attractions

Travel Writer — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:26:28 +0000

The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, NC is one of the best zoos in the country. It was the first zoo in the United States specifically designed to present animals and plants in exhibits resembling their natural habitats. It is one of the biggest natural habitat zoos in the nation and contains many miles of... [Continue Reading]

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