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Brunswick Town / Fort Anderson: Provides information about the North Carolina historic site where the town of Brunswick was razed by British troops.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

The remains of a foundation of a building in historic Brunswick Town: These are the remains of a foundation of a building in historic Brunswick Town, in Brunswick County, North Carolina. In the mid-1700s, this town was a bustling shipping and political center. It was known for exporting tar, pitch, and turpentine, essential...; Format: image/photograph

Sunrise on Bald Head Island in Brunswick County, North Carolina: This is sunrise on Bald Head Island in Brunswick County, North Carolina.; Format: image/photograph

Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve: A visit to the Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve gives insight into the uses of the land from prehistoric times to the end of the twentieth century. Students can explore trails and learn about the plants and animals that are found there as well as the importance of protecting nature and our natural resources.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Lighting the maritime path: The geography of North Carolina's lighthouses: In this lesson students will examine images of North Carolina lighthouses from the Built Heritage Collection at North Carolina State University and explore various websites to determine the relative location of eight North Carolina lighthouses and develop an understanding of maritime activities and coastal living.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Social Studies); By Sonna Jamerson.

Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium: The museum's exhibits include extensive collections of seashells, saltwater fish, birds, wetland animals, sea animals, live snakes, animal skins, Native American artifacts, and Civil War relics.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

A portrait of a grasshopper at Oak Island, NC: A grasshopper poses for a portrait on Oak Island, North Carolina.; Format: image/photograph

Ya sé lo que hiciste el verano pasado! Using the preterite indicative tense: This lesson focuses on the uses of the preterite indicative tense and vocabulary related to travel. The students will read various selections that demonstrate the use of the preterite tense and draw pictures to illustrate their understanding. Students will demonstrate their understanding by creating a time line of their life history and sharing it with the class. The lesson culminates with students writing a composition entitled “I know what you did last summer” and presenting it to the class in the target language.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Second Languages); By Carolina Thomson and Ronda Hatcher.

Ratifying the amendments: In North Carolina in the New Nation, page 11.4; In 1835, a convention passed amendments to the North Carolina state constitution. In this activity, students map votes for ratification by county and explain the patterns they see.; Format: activity; By David Walbert.

A double rainbow on Caswell Beach, NC: A double rainbow arches over the ocean at Caswell Beach, North Carolina.; Format: image/photograph

Bald Head Island Lighthouse at night: This is Bald Head Island Lighthouse at night, at Bald Head Island, North Carolina. Built in 1817, the lighthouse, nicknamed "Old Baldy," is the oldest still standing in the state. It is no longer in use.; Format: image/photograph

Archaeological sites open to the public: A listing of field trip opportunities focusing on Native Americans as well as colonial times in North Carolina. Organized by county.; Format: article

Old Baldy Lighthouse and the Smith Island Museum of History: Visit Old Baldy, North Carolina's oldest lighthouse and learn about its rich maritime history.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

North Carolina Maritime Museum: Students will learn about the rich maritime history of the North Carolina coast as well as the coastal environment and barrier island ecology.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

David Fanning and the Tory War of 1781: In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 5.10; During the American Revolution, Patriots and Loyalists fought in the North Carolina backcountry. In 1781, David Fanning, commanding the Loyalist forces of five counties, terrorized residents of the Piedmont.; Format: article

Postcards of the past: Students will participate in Heritage Day activities that will enhance students' awareness of their heritage. They will take digital pictures of activities to include on a web page, and research and report on information gathered. Students will create a web page to present their information.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts, Information Skills, and Social Studies); By Karol Leaptrott, Rebecca Watt, and Regina Welsted.

African American college students, 1906: In North Carolina in the New South, page 4.7; Records of pupils at the North Carolina Colored State Normal Schools (now Winston-Salem State University, Fayetteville State University, and Elizabeth City State University), 1906, with information about parents' occupations and how students paid their expenses. Includes historical commentary.; Format: book/primary source

A Pledge to Violate the Stamp Act: In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 2.5; In 1766, during the colonial protests of the Stamp Act, some residents of eastern North Carolina, including many colonial leaders, signed this pledge to refuse to pay the tax. Primary source includes historical commentary.; Format: newspaper/primary source

Violence in Wilmington: In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 2.11; In the spring of 1775, Janet Schaw, a Scottish lady visiting family in North Carolina, described the "shocking outrages" committed by revolutionary militia and mobs. Includes historical commentary.; Format: letter; By Janet Schaw.

Which side to take: Revolutionary or loyalist?: In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 3.2; During the American Revolution, people living in the American colonies had to choose whether to support the British government or fight for independence. There were many different reasons why colonists chose to be revolutionaries or loyalists. The story of Connor Dowd illustrates that the decision was often complicated.; Format: article; By Carole Watterson Troxler.

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