President James Polk’s Home In Charlotte Is A Must
July 30th, 2011 by admin
Charlotte, North Carolina is a vibrant modern city with a great deal of excitement. This city encompasses a vast variety of attractions for visitors and residents alike. One of these attractions is the James K. Polk Historic Site.
Inside Mecklenburg County contains the land and replicated homestead where the 11th President of the United States was born, James Knox Polk. He was born on a 150 acre farm in the beautiful North Carolina countryside on November 2 of 1975. Relocating to Tennessee at age 11 and beginning his academics there- he eventually moved back to his native state to attend Read the rest of this entry »
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Visit A Historic Plantation In Charlotte North Carolina
July 27th, 2011 by admin
Plantations were successful industries in America’s early past and several of historical significance is still in existence. Charlotte, North Carolina, is home to several plantations that have been preserved.
The Latta Plantation was built in 1800 and was owned by Ireland immigrant James Latta. He grew cotton with the help of 34 enslaved people on 742 acres of land. He died in 1837 leaving his wife the property, which she sold to William Sample in 1853. Sample ran the Read the rest of this entry »
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Have Fun Outdoors With Rafting And Kayaking
July 23rd, 2011 by admin
If you have not had the thrill of rafting or kayaking on a river, you are missing an experience of a lifetime. Spending time outside floating the river can create memories you will never forget. You will be able to see scenes of nature on the river that can not be enjoyed any other way. Bring your lunch, and stop along the way for a picnic and time in the sun. Swim along the edge of the river before you continue your ride down stream.
Rafting and kayaking are easily learned and people of all Read the rest of this entry »
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The Various Museums Of Charlotte, North Carolina
July 21st, 2011 by admin
There are a number of great museums in Charlotte, North Carolina that give off a rich history for cultural and artistic aspects. One nice museum to go to in Charlotte is the 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum that not only includes the history of the 82nd Airborne Division but also a lot of military history as well. Seeing as the museum is located at Fort Bragg, it already has an aesthetic appeal to military history. There are number of Read the rest of this entry »
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