Author: Chris Adkins
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The Battle of Clapp’s Mill, also called the Ambush at Beaver Creek, took place March 2–4, 1781, near Burlington, NC. Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee’s Legion…
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The Battle of Haw River, also known as Pyle’s Massacre (Feb. 25, 1781), saw Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee’s Patriot cavalry ambush Loyalists near Graham,…
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The Battle of Shallow Ford (October 14, 1780) near Huntsville, NC, was a key Revolutionary War clash where Patriot militia defeated Loyalist forces at a…
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In July 1780, Patriot militia under Colonel William Lee Davidson defeated Loyalist forces at the Battle of Colson’s Mill near Albemarle, North Carolina. Fought along…
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In 1780, the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill near Lincolnton, North Carolina, pitted Patriot and Loyalist neighbors against each other in a fierce civil clash. Led…
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In 1776, the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge near Wilmington, North Carolina, became the first Patriot victory of the American Revolution in the South. Militia…
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In 1781, the Battle of Guilford Courthouse near Greensboro, North Carolina, became a turning point in the American Revolution. General Nathanael Greene’s strategic defense inflicted…
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In 1780, the Battle of the Waxhaws near Charlotte, North Carolina, became one of the bloodiest clashes of the Revolutionary War. The massacre of Patriot…
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The Blue Ridge Parkway spans 469 miles through the Appalachian Mountains, connecting Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. Established in 1936, it showcases natural…
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The French Broad River, one of the world’s oldest rivers, flows through North Carolina and Tennessee, steeped in Indigenous history and folklore. Its scenic beauty…