The Fire of Freedom
On May 31, 1775, the citizens of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina seceded from the British Empire. They did this through a series of five resolutions called the Mecklenburg Resolves that were published in the North Carolina Gazette in New Bern on June 16, 1775. (At the time, New Bern was the capital of North Carolina.)…
Front and Center Vol. 2 No 3 March 2023
FRONT AND CENTER Vol. 2, No 3, March, 2023 Mission Honoring the legacy of Carolina Marines and Sailors, sustaining the ideals that are the foundation of our nation, inspiring principled, committed citizens. A Message from the CEO With the team to build the Museum in place, we are moving out on the “Concept Design” phase…
Founding Principles of the United States: The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union
The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union is the first constitution of the United States. When the colonies of British America secured their independence from Great Britain, each colony became a free, sovereign, and independent nation, a fact that is expressly recognized by the British government in the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Americans at…
