Today in History: North Carolina Becomes 12th State to Ratify the Constitution
Today in 1789, North Carolina ratified the Constitution, becoming the 12th state to do so. Prior to this, the state had held a first convention in Hillsborough that decided not to ratify, but left open the possibility of doing so in the future. Prior to North...
Today in History: North Carolina Ratifies the Constitution
Today in 1789, North Carolina ratified the Constitution, becoming the 12th state to do so. Prior to this, the state had held a first convention in Hillsborough that decided not to ratify, but left open the possibility of doing so in the future. Prior to North...
Today in History: Founding Father Hugh Williamson Born
Today in 1735, Hugh Williamson, a remarkable founding-era figure from North Carolina, was born. His name is never mentioned alongside the famous names of his day, but his life was no less impactful. Hugh prophetically warned in 1774, before almost anyone else, that a...