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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING NORTH CAROLINA PATCH PROGRAM
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1. North Carolina was the first colony to declare independence. Who was it named after? What is its nickname? Locate North Carolina on a map of the USA. Identify the state capital, bird, flower and flag.

2. The first English colony was established on Roanke Island. The fate of "The Lost Colony" remains one of the state's most enduring mysteries. Who was the first English child born? Learn more about the colonial era in North Carolina. What foods did they eat? What type of clothing did they wear? What daily chores did the children have? Visit a colonial festival or reenactment if possible, OR make paper dolls dressed in colonial clothing, or conduct a skit or play about the colonial era, or play a colonial game or draw a colonial picture.

3. In 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright flew the first aiplane in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Did you know they owned a bike shop? In 1899, they built and tested kites and gliders. Learn more about the Wright Brothers and their flight. For extra you can make a paper airplane, fly a kite or visit the Wright Brother museum. http://www.time.com/time/time100/scientist/profile/wright.html

4. The first gold nugget was found in North Carolina at Reed Gold Mine in Cabarrus County. Explore a cave, pan for gold, or go on a treasure hunt for rocks and minerals. ( The website nelow lists locations in North Carolina to visit) http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Trails/1292/payperday.html

5. There are ten lighthouses along the coast of North Carolina. Choose a lighthouse to learn more about. When was it constructed? How tall is it? What color is it? Is it operational? You may also wish to draw a picture of a lighthouse. http://www.itpi.dpi.state.nc.us/caroclips/homepage.html

6. In 1853, the first North Carolina State Fair was held. Today, many festivals and fairs are celebrated throughout the state. The Strawberry Festival, Children's Festival, Art or Bluegrass festivals are just a few. Find out more about a festival in North Carolina. Where it is celebrated, when and why? If you can, visit a festival. For fun you can create a festival of your own. http://www.southfest.com/northcarolina.shtml

7. Approximately 30 Native American tribes are scattered across North Carolina. Some of these tribes are the Cherokee, the Catawba, the Tuscarora, and the Croatans. Choose a tribe to learn more about. Research how and where they lived. What they ate. Find out what a wampum is and what it was used for. Listen to a Native American story, create a piece of pottery, jewelry, a dreammaker or weave a basket; or make a pictograph using symbols for words. http://www.doa.state.nc.us/doa/cia/flyer.htm

8. From basket weaving to jewelry making to hand painted glass and pottery, the artistic crafts made in North Carolina are a wonder to cherish for years to come. Try your hand at making a craft of your own.

9. Enjoy an afternoon by the sea. Learn more about the ocean and the animals or plants that live there. If you have an opportunity to visit a beach, gather shells and observe the ocean, plants, and animals there.

10. The Biltmore Estate is the largest single family home in the United States. Each year thousands of people visit this home in North Carolina. Find out more about this house. Where it is located? How many rooms are there? Draw a picture of your dream house or bedroom.

11. Learn about some famous people from North Carolina or someone that was important in their history. Why were they important? What did they accomplish? Some examples are: Elizabeth Dole, Charles Aycock, Susie Sharp, or Dr. Susan Dimock.

12. Wild horses roam the Currituck Banks today and have for centuries. Learn more about animal life, endangered species, or the adventure of the outdoors. For example: Go horseback riding, visit an aquarium, state park, hiking trail, stroll the beaches, or create a scavenger hunt.

13. Try one of North Carolina’s traditional recipes, such as sweet potato cobbler, apple bread, Lemon Meringue Squares, Lazy Blueberry Pie, fried apples, biscuits and gravy or buttermilk pancakes.

14. From peaceful villages to lively cities, North Carolina has site for you to see. Visit or research a historical site or area in North Carolina. Such as: Asheville, Raleigh, Old Salem, Roanake Island, Museum of History or Art, Lost Colony or Wright Memorial.

This patch program will help its participants learn more about the history and sites in this state. If you have the privilege of visiting this state, you can complete some of these requirements there. It would be helpful to learn more about the state prior to your visit. Use the library and the internet to research more.