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Located outside the Fort Raleigh visitor center, t

Located outside the Fort Raleigh visitor center, the First Light of Freedom Monument commemorates the Roanoke Island Freedmen’s Colony.

While the Freedman’s Colony no longer exists today, you can experience its spirit and learn at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.

Drop a comment below if this historic spot is on your destination bucket list!

Elizabeth City State University celebrated its 130

Elizabeth City State University celebrated its 130th birthday this year. Since 1891, #ECSU has evolved from an institute with 23 enrolled and two faculty members to a historically Black university offering 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its 20,000 students.

More often than not, the Black voices of the past

More often than not, the Black voices of the past were silenced. Thanks to Black writers like @bridgettelacy, we’re able to get a deeper understanding of the history that surrounds us.

Without these pieces of NC’s rich history, their stories would go untold, as every destination offers a new perspective.

To celebrate the contributions of African Americans and encourage a deeper understanding of the significance of the region’s cultural heritage in order to build more inclusive communities.
Welcome to the NC Black Heritage Tour. Head to the link in our bio to explore. Adventure awaits.

Schools have been a gathering place and a civic an

Schools have been a gathering place and a civic anchor. This was especially true in the African-American community. The Historic Jarvisburg Colored School in Jarvisburg, NC represents the history of former Colored schools in the county.

In 2003, the Historic Jarvisburg Colored School Association was organized to preserve the school and the legacy of all the colored schools in Currituck County. Head to the link in our bio to learn more!

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