The "Spirit of Mecklenburg" statue of Capt. James Jack will be unveiled by the May...
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Dandelion Press: Meet Captain Jack
We all know, or I hope we do, about Captain Jack, "The Paul Revere of...
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Honoring Our Revolutionary Patriots
We honor our early patriot Captain James Jack. He is recognized by historians as a...
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America’s Self-Validating Tradition
Mecklenburg County – The impatient patriots here had splendidly short fuses in 1775. Those who...
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On May 20, Patriots Took a Stand in N.C.
In 1762, a section of land from Anson County was set aside in western North...
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Filmmaker Ken Burns Attends MecDec Day Event
Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns talks with May 20th Society executive committee members Charles Jonas and...
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Documentary Guru Here Helpin’ Tout Area History
I chatted with the genius sprite of PBS, Ken Burns, on the rooftop patio of...
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The Mecklenburg Declaration
Whether history or hoax, it reflects spirit of Mecklenburg in 1775, when people were ready...
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Defending the MecDec
233 years ago, Mecklenburg settlers signed a groundbreaking Declaration of Independence...right? Read more. Amy Baldwin...
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James Jack Returns
Young professionals remember the real rebels “Who will take this declaration to Philadelphia for us?”...
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Captain Jack’s Bike Ride
Captures Spirit of MecDec Commemorates Historic 1775 Ride The May 20th Society is partnering with...
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It’s the Type Of Story That Inspires Epic Novels
There are heroes and villains. The plot features intrigue, treason, and narrow escapes. It’s the...
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