North Carolina's State Historic Sites

By Gary L. McCullough and Gary L. McCollough

Blackbeard the Pirate. Thomas Wolfe. Tobacco king Washington Duke. President James K. Polk. Joseph E. Johnston and William T. Sherman together in the same room. You never know whom you might meet at North Carolina's state historic sites. Or what you might find. Town Creek Indian Mound was formerly a popular site among souvenir hunters in search of Native American artifacts. The area around Reed Gold Mine once yielded nuggets as large as 28 pounds. The 22 sites featured in this book cover the entire breadth of Tar Heel history. Visitors interested in colonial and Revolutionary War days might like Historic Halifax, Brunswick Town, Alamance Battleground, and the House in the Horseshoe. Those who prefer Civil War history will enjoy Bentonville Battleground, the CSS Neuse Memorial, and once-mighty Fort Fisher. Those who would make the acquaintance of noteworthy sons and daughters couldn't do better than the Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace and the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Memorial. A family favorite is the North Carolina Transportation Museum, where guests can take a train ride, visit a roundhouse and a turntable, and see exhibits of classic cars, locomotives, and cabooses. The only comprehensive guide to North Carolina's state historic sites, this book tells the story behind each site, provides visitor information, and captures each site in photographs.

A graduate of East Carolina University, Gary L. McCullough had his interest in North Carolina history kindled by volunteering as a docent at the Charlotte Museum of History and Hezekiah Alexander Homesite. He works for the Herff Jones Company, a printer of school yearbooks. North Carolina's State Historic Sites is his first book. He lives in Matthews, North Carolina.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895872412
• ISBN13: 9780895872418
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Blair
• Length: 83 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Fulfills the Utter Appetites of North Carolina History Seekers

Gary McCullough's extraordinary guide to the numerous historical sites in the great state of North Carolina stands alone as being the only publication devoted solely to the array of magnificent state-owned historical attractions open to the public. In addition to the dramatic geographical variances, the old North State is very rich in history; with remnants from the days of the pre-Columbian Paleo-Indians to the original British colony, all the way up to the modern-era, a visitor is able to experience just about every major event in American history all within this single state. Unfortunately the cache a historical treasures contained within are often overlooked by travelers and residents alike. This is why McCullough's one of a kind guide is so vital to everyone from history buffs to everyday visitors. He accomplishes, quite-well, the task of condensing the sometimes complex history of each site with an brief overview of each listing; followed by the story of how it came to be preserved, and ending with a description of the activities available to visitors. Separated by geographical locations and all containing numerous photographs, creates a quick, easy to read, enjoyable guide to these diverse and delightful destinations. From the Atlantic Coast to the majestic Appalachian Mountains, "North Carolina's State Historic Sites" lists the abundance of marvelous, visitable fragments of the past. Some of the sites listed are of national-significance; the Alamance Battleground-quite possibly the first armed conflict of the American Revolution, the numerous hallowed battlefields of the Civil War, Bennett place- the farm where General Johnston signed the surrender of his Confederate Army two weeks after Lee's surrender at Appomattox, and the birthplace of our seventh, eleventh, and seventeenth American Presidents. In addition to state-owned sites of national recognition, included are sites of state-prominence; the beloved Governor Vance's childhood cabin steeped in the Appalachians, or the wonderfully preserved colonial towns of Halifax, Bath, Edenton, and New Bern which should not be missed by history enthusiasts. Despite additional state historical sites being preserved since the book's publishing in 03', all of the places listed are still alluring visitors today, and some have gained considerable upgrades- renovations or even new visitor centers. This book should not be overlooked by anyone interested in experiencing the times and authentic pieces of the state's past