May 20th Society | Celebrating the Spirit of Mecklenburg

Historyman presents Attorney Scott Syfert, who tells the story of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence....
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Welcome to A Trifling Place, a podcast dedicated to exploring the ins-and-outs of Charlotte. Listen to...
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In this episode 106, we visit with Scott Syfert, author of The First American Declaration of...
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Did you know there is debate about the "First" Declaration of Independence? There is reason...
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In Hershel Parker’s excellent article in the October 2014 Journal of the American Revolution(“Fanning Outfoxes Marion”)...
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By Scott Syfert Syfert is a corporate attorney at Moore & Van Allen in Charlotte....
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By Scott Syfert Syfert is a corporate attorney at Moore & Van Allen in Charlotte....
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Capt. Jack’s Ride

The map shows Capt. Jac's likely route from Charlotte to Philadelphia overlaid on this reproduction...
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Under a brilliant sun Thursday, Charlotte's most recognizable Revolutionary War figure, Capt. James Jack, rode...
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Chas Fagan's 3-ton bronze, "The Spirit of Mecklenburg," to be unveiled today, ought to help...
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Tightly wrapped in parachute nylon, a 3-ton statue set to be unveiled Thursday honoros the...
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Captain James Jack is on his way - and he'll be greeted by Cokie Roberts....
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