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POTD: Painted Pig

Posted on September 5, 2021 Updated on September 5, 2021

Every year, Hillsborough has a Hog Day. One particular year, I can’t remember which one, there was a pig painting contest. Here is one of them, placed in the yard of the Hillsborough Welcome Center. ~Vic

Painted Pig Image One — 09-24-2020
Click for a larger view.

Picture of the Day

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Snapshots Sunday: Alamance Battleground

Posted on December 8, 2019 Updated on October 4, 2023

Battle of Alamance Marker Image One — 12-07-2019

Back in May, I did a post on the Battle of Alamance so, I won’t revisit the historical details. Yesterday, I visited the actual battleground with my buddy, Ray. They were having German Heritage Day with authentic German food for visitors. I was so glad we had a beautiful day. It was chilly but, there was a really good turnout. I hadn’t been to this site in nearly 45 years.

All photos are my personal collection. © ~Vic

State Archives Monument Image Two — Battle map behind the Visitor Center Museum, facing the battleground.

Map Image Three — 3-D Map of NC Militia troops and the Regulators.

Creek & Rock Image Five — The rock in the 3-D battle map and
the small creek/tributary of Beaver Creek/Big Alamance Creek/Lake Mackintosh.

First Monument Image Six — Facing Inscription:
“HERE WAS FOUGHT THE BATTLE OF ALAMANCE
MAY 18, 1771
BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND
THE REGULATORS

First Monument Image Seven — Left Inscription:
Crossed Cannons & LIBERTY
Right Inscription:
FIRST BATTLE OF THE REVOLUTION

Battleground Sun Image Eight — Battleground Sun

More to come…

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Shutterbug Saturday: Living History

Posted on February 16, 2019 Updated on October 17, 2023

Today was Living History Day. I didn’t make it to the festivities but, my buddy Ray did. The weather was just too damp for me and I was busy with other things. He graciously provided me with copies to post and four short video clips.

This area (a five county span) was a hotbed of struggle during the War of the Regulation, the Battle of Alamance, the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Guilford Court House, the Civil War and was the site of the last & largest Confederate Surrender. We, collectively, have seen a lot.

We also have a lot of actors and reenactments. Some of the uniforms and gear are quite impressive. Hopefully, I will make it next year.