Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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When British explorers first saw North Carolina’s longleaf pine forests, they envisioned an empire. The same pine that helped power its formidable navy would ultimately fuel the American colonists’ revolt. Today, the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe is restoring what was nearly lost by planting for the next seven generations.

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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