3 Famous People
Dolly Payne Madison: (1768-1849), first lady. Dolly was born in Guilford County, and married James Madison in 1794. Madison was elected President of the United States in 1809. Dolly rescued a portrait of George Washington during the War of 1812 before the British burned down the White House.
Thomas Wolfe: (1900-1938), novelist. Thomas was born in Asheville and became famous for his autobiographical novels that were set in North Carolina.
Romare Bearden: (1911-1988), artist. Romare was born in Charlotte and played semiprofessional baseball before turning to art. He is best known for his collages, which blend drawings, oil, and photographs to create an original visual experience.
Art done by Romare Bearden
5 Historical Events After 1950
1. 1954- Hurricane Hazel, one of the most destructive hurricanes in the state's history.
2. 1960- North Carolina funds established by governor Stanford worked to end poverty in the state.
3.1996-Eaine Marshall becomes first female to be elected secretary of state.
4.1999- Hurricane Floud slams into North Carolina.
5. 2003-Police arrest Olympic bombing suspect.
2. 1960- North Carolina funds established by governor Stanford worked to end poverty in the state.
3.1996-Eaine Marshall becomes first female to be elected secretary of state.
4.1999- Hurricane Floud slams into North Carolina.
5. 2003-Police arrest Olympic bombing suspect.
3 Native Plants
Venus Fly Trap:
The Venus is a carnivorous plant and only grows wild in North Carolina.
The Venus is a carnivorous plant and only grows wild in North Carolina.
Flowering Dogwood:
Flowering Dogwood are one of North Carolina's common understory tree. This small tree grows only grows about 30 feet long.
Flowering Dogwood are one of North Carolina's common understory tree. This small tree grows only grows about 30 feet long.
Pine Tree:
Pine Trees are the most common tree world wide. Evergreen plants, can not live in shady areas. Pine trees can reach to 4 feet to 150 feet tall depending on breed.
Pine Trees are the most common tree world wide. Evergreen plants, can not live in shady areas. Pine trees can reach to 4 feet to 150 feet tall depending on breed.
3 Annual Events
Cape Fear Comedy Festival
Wilmington
April 29 - May 2
Be prepared to laugh your way through various venues in downtown Wilmington.
North Carolina Strawberry Festival
Chadbourn
May 1-2
The NC Strawberry Festival in Chadbourn is the oldest agriculture festival in North Carolina. This year will mark the 83rd festival. It is a celebration of days past when the strawberry was “King.” Today, in addition to recognizing the past, we celebrate the proud tradition and heritage of the town and its citizens. On Friday May 1, the Evening of Encounters will be held, which is an outdoor social with a catered meal and entertainment. Saturday May 2 is the featured day, with the dignitaries’ luncheon, along with the quality auction, where growers submit a flat of berries with the winning flat usually being sold at $2000.00 plus. After the luncheon the parade starts at 1:30 pm with over 150 units participating. Crafters, food vendors, entertainment and classic cars will be other features for the day. r
Dance of the Spring Moon" - Annual Lumbee Spring Pow Wow
Lumberton
May 1 - 3
Join us for the annual celebration of the Lumbee Indians with Traditional Native American Indian food, arts and more.
Wilmington
April 29 - May 2
Be prepared to laugh your way through various venues in downtown Wilmington.
North Carolina Strawberry Festival
Chadbourn
May 1-2
The NC Strawberry Festival in Chadbourn is the oldest agriculture festival in North Carolina. This year will mark the 83rd festival. It is a celebration of days past when the strawberry was “King.” Today, in addition to recognizing the past, we celebrate the proud tradition and heritage of the town and its citizens. On Friday May 1, the Evening of Encounters will be held, which is an outdoor social with a catered meal and entertainment. Saturday May 2 is the featured day, with the dignitaries’ luncheon, along with the quality auction, where growers submit a flat of berries with the winning flat usually being sold at $2000.00 plus. After the luncheon the parade starts at 1:30 pm with over 150 units participating. Crafters, food vendors, entertainment and classic cars will be other features for the day. r
Dance of the Spring Moon" - Annual Lumbee Spring Pow Wow
Lumberton
May 1 - 3
Join us for the annual celebration of the Lumbee Indians with Traditional Native American Indian food, arts and more.