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.
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- Lesson plan: Paving the Road to the Constitution Students will be able to assess the strengths and weaknessess of the Articles of Confederation as related to the United States and North Carolina. Students will be able to demonstrate an argument for or against ratification of the United States Constitution.
- Lesson plan: Learn about your county This activity will allow fourth grade students in North Carolina to learn more about the counties that surround their home county. Using online images, students will create a multimedia presentation to share with others.
- The Halifax Resolves After the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge, North Carolina's fourth Provincial Congress met at Halifax in April 1776, and resolved that the colony's delegates to the Continental Congress should support a move to declare independence. Primary source includes historical commentary.
- A call for independence After the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge, North Carolina's fourth Provincial Congress met at Halifax in April 1776, and resolved that the colony's delegates to the Continental Congress should support a move to declare independence.
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- Learn more about American Revolution, Colonies, Halifax County, North Carolina, architecture, colonial life, historic sites, and history.
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“Located on the Roanoke River, the town of Halifax developed into a commercial and political center at the time of the American Revolution. During that time, the town was the scene of important political events: North Carolina’s Fourth Provincial Congress met in Halifax in the spring of 1776. On April 12 that body unanimously adopted a document later called the “Halifax Resolves,” which was the first official action by an entire colony recommending independence from England. The Fifth Provincial Congress assembled in the town late in the fall of that year, drafting and approving North Carolina’s first state constitution and appointing Richard Caswell the first governor. Cornwallis briefly occupied the town in May 1781 on his northward march toward Virginia and eventual surrender at Yorktown.”
Historic Halifax offers exhibits and display which show the history of the town. Guided tours originate at the visitor’s center. In addition to the historic buildings, the Montfort Archaeological Exhibit is also available to see. The hours of operation are Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. The site is closed on Mondays.
For information about visiting Historic Halifax, call (252) 583-7191 or send an email to halifax@ncmail.net. The hours of operation are Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.
See: Halifax, North Carolina, “Where the Spirit of Independence was Born”
