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American History

Cape Fear Museum sends Confederate flag away for preservation

Submitted by Shontrelle Robinson on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 10:52am.READ MORE:
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With gloves on and ready to pack, museum staff wrapped, packed and boxed the second of two Civil War-era flags today. They're going to Minnesota on Monday to be conserved. Full story...
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Grant will help local students learn about American history

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 07/24/2009 - 4:03pm.READ MORE:
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The US Department of Education has given UNCW almost a million dollars in grant money to ramp up history lessons for kids in local school districts. Full story...
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Juneteenth Festival

Submitted by Guest on Sat, 06/14/2008 - 6:39pm.READ MORE:
videoJuneteenth is an annual event that celebrates the freedom of African slaves. The festival started back in Texas in the late 1800's. Today dozens of Juneteenth festivals go on across the country and right here in southeastern North Carolina. Full story...
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