April Rosequist

Everyone knows about the Boston Tea Party—but have you heard of North Carolina's Edenton Tea Party? In 1774, fifty-one women gathered in Edenton to sign a bold declaration supporting the boycott of British goods, becoming some of the first women in America to take a public political stand. Discover the remarkable story behind their courageous act, the words they signed, and even try a recipe inspired by this historic moment.

On September 19, 1776, South Carolina militiamen walked into a Cherokee ambush somewhere in the mountains of western North Carolina. Known as the Battle of the Black Hole, the encounter was part of a much larger—and more complicated—struggle unfolding during the American Revolution. As America marks its 250th anniversary, we look back at the battle, the Cherokee resistance surrounding it, and a mystery historians are still trying to solve today.

Schools are back, America is celebrating 250 years, and Camp Flintlock’s field trip calendar is filling fast! Visit our living history campsite in Four Oaks or let us bring the 18th century directly to your school. With hands-on activities, Fife & Drum, musket demonstrations, colonial games, crafts, and more, students don’t just learn history—they experience it. Discover why this is the perfect year to step into history with Camp Flintlock.