HALIFAX, N.C. (WNCT) – This year, America celebrates its 250th birthday as a free country. July fourth will mark the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But did you know ...

Nearly 250 years ago on this day, a little town in North Carolina became central to America's push for freedom from Great Britain. Everyone's heard of the Declaration of Independence. Adopted on July ...

On April 12, 1776, North Carolina became the first colony to formally endorse independence from Britain. The Halifax Resolves instructed North Carolina's delegates to the Continental Congress to vote ...

HALIFAX, N.C. (WITN) - One Eastern Carolina town is preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the first official action by a colony calling for independence from Great Britain.

At a living history festival in North Carolina, visitors confront pride, pain and unresolved questions about what it means to be American.

Halifax will have a big three-day celebration, “ Prelude to Revolution – Halifax Resolves Days “, from Fri, April 10 – Sun April 12. Immerse yourself in the Revolutionary era as interpreters and ...

Jonesborough, TN, has restored and relocated a damaged 1930s Immigrant Trail marker, while Halifax, NC, is highlighting its 1776 Halifax Resolves ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. Sacramento, CA, ...

No need to wait for July to begin celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday: Halifax County is celebrating the signing of its historic Halifax Accords this weekend with educational and fun activities ...

North Carolina will be launching its celebration of America's 250th birthday during a special event in Halifax this month. Nearly 250 years ago on this day, a little town in North Carolina became ...