Have you ever wondered where the phrase “Sleep Tight, Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite” came from? Explore the history behind colonial rope beds, bedbugs, and the essential role rope played in everyday life. From ropewalks in Boston to hands-on cord making at Camp Flintlock, discover how a simple saying connects to colonial homes, trades, and even the growing tensions that led to the American Revolution.

Camp Flintlock was honored to participate in the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge — the first decisive Patriot victory of the American Revolution and a defining moment in North Carolina’s “First in Freedom” story. Visitors explored hands-on history through Quill & Ink writing, block printing, and Revolutionary-era music, including a special visit from Outlander author Diana Gabaldon.