Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A museum director stumbled upon an 18th-century sketch of soldiers during the American Revolution and realized he'd found something special.

Special thanks to the Museum of the American Revolution for the use of their photos.

Homegrown History
Homegrown History is a multiyear public history initiative exploring North Carolina's rich past. To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the inaugural year will focus on North Carolina’s history as it relates to the American Revolution. It is presented in conjunction with PBS America at 250 and America 250 NC, a statewide effort led by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Learn more at pbsnc.org/HomegrownHistory

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