Ocracoke Lighthouse Opens Narrow Twilight Viewing Season
The 75 foot Ocracoke Lighthouse, built in 1823 and second in age in North Carolina, reopens for visitors though its light is modest. Park Service notes its quaint charm, fragile brickwork, and ongoing plan to replace concrete coating with whitewash when budget allows. Local history ties to Pilot Town and Blackbeard are cited as context for the beacon's heritage and public access.
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Ocracoke
North Carolina
Cape Hatteras
Letitia Lussier
National Park Service
Lussier
Ocracoke Inlet
Blackbeard
Jami Lanier
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Park Service
Lanier
Ocracoke Village
Pilot Town
Shell Castle Island
Philip Howard
Howard
Massachusetts
Noah Porter
Bodie Island
Coast Guard
Silver Lake
Ocracoke Island
Drew Wilson
THE
Virginian-Pilot
Militia Patrols Shape Texas Mexico Border History
A historical look at armed groups patrolling the Texas Mexico border from the pre Civil War slave hunts to 20th century tensions. Texas Rangers acted as propertied private militias, raiding towns, torturing suspects and contributing to violent episodes like the Porvenir Massacre. Cesar Chavez linked immigrant labor to wage suppression and unionization limits.
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Southern Underground Railroad
Mexico
University of Texas
Maria Esther Hammack
Texas Rangers
Texas-Mexico
U.S
Texas
Cesar Chavez
The
United Farm Workers
Federalists and Republicans clash over revolution and power
A historical overview traces Federalist support for British commerce and strong central policy, while Republicans backed Jefferson and Madison favoring states rights and agrarian ideals. It notes party propaganda, key leaders, fears of revolution, and the Alien and Sedition Acts with their political fallout. Contact Bill Hand at bill.hand newbornsj.com or 252-635-5677.
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America
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
John Adams
George
Hamilton
Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
South
George III
Jefferson
Spaight
Bill Hand
Bill
Newbornsj
Week Ahead theater and cultural listings thrive in New Bern
Community programs spill across New Bern with theater showings by New Bern Civic Theatre at 414 Pollock St for Mamma Mia May 17 18 24 25 and 19 matinee. RiverTowne Players present Little Women the Musical May 17 18 at Masonic Theatre with tickets 18 adults 10 students. The Palace hosts The Maid Brigade May 16 and Colonial Market Day May 18 with live demonstrations and militia muster. Outlander tours at Tryon Palace plus free CCCB concert May 19. Disaster planning event May 15 at Craven Community College. Submissions deadlines noted for The Week Ahead and Top Five.
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New Bern
Carolina Creations
Civic
Call
RiverTowne Players
Masonic Theatre
Hancock St
RiverTownePlayers.org
Craven Street
North Carolina History Center
S. Front St
Ella Joyce Stewart
Palace
NC Regiment
Continental Line
Tryon Palace
Governor's Palace
Tryonpalace
Craven Community
Union Point Park
East Front Street
CCCB
Craven County
Bosch Advanced Manufacturing Center
Craven Community College
Cravencc.edu
SBC
FEMA
Small Business Center
New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce and
Carolina Small Business Development Fund
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Ocracoke Lighthouse
Jeff Hampton
Norfolk
Alabama
Porvenir
Rangers
YMCA
Charlie. Hall
Newbornsy.com
John Smith
Karen Gardner
Newbornsy
Sun Journal
Wellons Blvd
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