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Tannenbaum Historic Park

Students can explore the past through the historic buildings and artifacts found at Greensboro's Historic Tannenbaum Park.

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  • Historical Highlights of North Carolina A brief history of the state beginning with the early history and a description of many of the native tribes of North Carolina including the Cherokee, Catawba, and the Coastal Algonquian. Find information about the Colonial Period, the Halifax Resolves, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and significant events in the twentieth century.
  • Colonial Kids: A Celebration of Life in the 1700s Explore the life of a colonial child growing up in Pennsylvania with a look at their homes, clothing, chores, school, transportation, and, yes, even career options!

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  • Moores Creek National Battlefield: This national park commemorates the decisive February 27, 1776 victory by 1,000 Patriots over 1,600 Loyalists at the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge.
  • Historic Halifax: Contains brief information about the early settlement and later rebirth of the town as well as the Revolutionary War. Find also a listing of special events.
  • House in the Horseshoe: Learn a bit of the history of this "architectural gem" during the Revolutionary War and read biographies of Whig colonel and loyalist to England, Philip Alston as well as Governor Benjamin Williams, both who owned the house at one time. Also find the surrender terms of Philip Alston when he became a prisoner of war.

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This park tells the story of everyday life in the back country of North Carolina during the late eighteenth century. The Colonial Heritage Center, the Historic Buildings and the park grounds offer hands-on exhibits, living history presentations and historic trade programs that paint an engaging portrait of the people, artifacts and activity of Colonial America.

Guided tours of the Colonial Heritage Center and the circa 1857 Hoskins House are available Tuesday-Friday by appointment. Please call 336/545-5315 for seasonal hours and program information.

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