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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVN2_first-light-of-freedom_Manteo-NC.html
[obverse:]First Light of Freedom Former slaves give thanks by the creek's edgeat the sight of the island - "If you can cross the creek to Roanoke Island, you will find afe haven'."[rendering of Edwin Forbes' "The Sanctuary"][reverse:]The Freedmen'…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7BW_battle-of-roanoke-island_Manteo-NC.html
At 3 P.M. February 7, 1862, Union forces under Gen. Ambrose Burnside landed at Ashby Harbor (A). By midnight 7,500 Federals were ashore. A Confederate force of 400 men and 3 field-pieces was sent to resist the Federal landing. The Confederates wer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7AT_first-english-colonies_Manteo-NC.html
Explored in 1584. Site of first English settlements in new world, 1585-1587. Birthplace of Virginia Dare, first child born of English parents in America.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM67B_the-promised-land_Manteo-NC.html
I have caused thee to see itwith thine eyes,but thou shalt not go over thither. ? ? ? ? ? Deuteronomy 34:4The Proclamation of Emancipation gave the military authority to enlist "Such persons of suitable condition?into the armed service of the Unit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM67A_bondage_Manteo-NC.html
and they made their livesbitter with hard bondage ? ? ? ? ? Exodus 1:14For the millions of immigrants to this land, America has not been so much a destination as a promise: a promise of equality, a promise of self-determination and a promise of a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM678_deliverance_Manteo-NC.html
Thus saith the Lord,Let my people go. ? ? ? ? ? Exodus 8:1The bloodbath called the Civil War had begun and would cost the lives of over 600,000 Americans. As the Union armies advanced south, refugee slaves followed. After the Northern capture of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM630_r-a-fessenden_Manteo-NC.html
Inventor. Pioneer in radio communication, conducted wireless experiments, 1901-02, from a station, 600 yds. S. W.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM61S_andrew-cartwright_Manteo-NC.html
Agent of the American Colonization Society in Liberia, founded the A. M. E. Zion Churches in Albemarle area. His first church, 1865, near here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM61Q_the-new-fort-in-virginia-virginia-dare_Manteo-NC.html
On this site, in July - August, 1585 (O.S.), colonists, sent out from England by Sir Walter Raleigh, built a fort, called by them"The New Fort in Virginia"These colonists were the first settlers of the English race in America. They returned to Eng…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2OQ_confederate-channel-obstructions_Manteo-NC.html
Wood pilings placed to stop Federal fleet in Croatan Sound, still visible at low tide. Remains are 2½ mi. W.